2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Taylor County, WV

Median Income: $71,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Taylor County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Taylor County, WV, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,300 for one person or $37,550 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 $71,200.

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	$15,960
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$43,600
7	$46,600
8	$49,600

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,300
2	$30,050
3	$33,800
4	$37,550
5	$40,600
6	$43,600
7	$46,600
8	$49,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,100
2	$48,100
3	$54,100
4	$60,100
5	$64,950
6	$69,750
7	$74,550
8	$79,350

Income limits for all West Virginia counties

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