2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Pleasants County, WV

Median Income: $77,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pleasants County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Pleasants County, WV, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,650 for one person or $39,450 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 — $33,000 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 $77,800.

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	$16,600
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$48,950
8	$52,100

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,650
2	$31,600
3	$35,550
4	$39,450
5	$42,650
6	$45,800
7	$48,950
8	$52,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$44,200
2	$50,500
3	$56,850
4	$63,100
5	$68,200
6	$73,200
7	$78,250
8	$83,300

Income limits for all West Virginia counties

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