Maryland Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Official HUD limits for 23 counties - 4-person very low income limit ranges $47,500 to $83,050
The table shows FY2026 income limits for a 4-person household in each Maryland county: extremely low (30% AMI), very low (50% AMI - the main Section 8 line), and low income (80% AMI). Open a county for all household sizes and an eligibility check, or find your local housing authority to apply.
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Maryland Income Limits by County (4-Person Household)
| County | 30% AMI | 50% AMI (Section 8) | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | $33,000 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| Anne Arundel County | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| Baltimore County | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| Calvert County | $45,200 | $75,350 | $106,800 |
| Caroline County | $33,000 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| Carroll County | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| Cecil County | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| Charles County | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| Dorchester County | $33,000 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| Frederick County | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| Garrett County | $33,000 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| Harford County | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| Howard County | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| Kent County | $33,600 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| Montgomery County | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| Prince George's County | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| Queen Anne's County | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| Somerset County | $33,000 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| St. Mary's County | $42,500 | $70,800 | $106,800 |
| Talbot County | $35,250 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
| Washington County | $33,000 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
| Wicomico County | $33,000 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
| Worcester County | $33,350 | $55,550 | $88,900 |
Maryland Income Limit FAQs
It depends on your county. For a 4-person household in Maryland, the FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limit - the main Section 8 eligibility line - ranges from $47,500 to $83,050 per year. Select your county in the table above for exact limits by household size.
Check the low income (80% AMI) tier: some programs, including public housing, accept households up to that level. Also compare neighboring counties - limits can differ substantially, and you can apply to any housing authority whose waiting list is open, not just your own county.
The housing authority verifies gross income for everyone in your household through pay stubs, employer verification, benefit award letters, and tax records. Report all income sources - unreported income discovered later can cause denial or termination of assistance.
Related Resources
Source: HUD FY2026 Income Limits · huduser.gov