2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Jefferson County, WV

Median Income: $128,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Jefferson County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Jefferson County, WV, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $44,950 for one person or $64,200 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $38,500 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $128,400.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,950
2	$30,800
3	$34,650
4	$38,500
5	$41,600
6	$44,700
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$44,950
2	$51,400
3	$57,800
4	$64,200
5	$69,350
6	$74,500
7	$79,650
8	$84,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$71,900
2	$82,200
3	$92,450
4	$102,700
5	$110,950
6	$119,150
7	$127,350
8	$135,600

Income limits for all West Virginia counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.