Michigan Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Official HUD limits for 83 counties - 4-person very low income limit ranges $41,800 to $69,200
The table shows FY2026 income limits for a 4-person household in each Michigan 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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Michigan Income Limits by County (4-Person Household)
| County | 30% AMI | 50% AMI (Section 8) | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Alger County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Allegan County | $33,000 | $49,800 | $79,700 |
| Alpena County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Antrim County | $33,000 | $46,450 | $74,300 |
| Arenac County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Baraga County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Barry County | $33,000 | $50,500 | $80,800 |
| Bay County | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| Benzie County | $33,000 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| Berrien County | $33,000 | $46,100 | $73,750 |
| Branch County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Calhoun County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Cass County | $33,000 | $44,900 | $71,850 |
| Charlevoix County | $33,000 | $48,700 | $77,900 |
| Cheboygan County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Chippewa County | $33,000 | $43,150 | $69,050 |
| Clare County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Clinton County | $33,000 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| Crawford County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Delta County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Dickinson County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Eaton County | $33,000 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| Emmet County | $33,000 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| Genesee County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Gladwin County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Gogebic County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Grand Traverse County | $34,150 | $56,950 | $91,100 |
| Gratiot County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Hillsdale County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Houghton County | $33,000 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
| Huron County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Ingham County | $33,000 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| Ionia County | $33,000 | $45,800 | $73,300 |
| Iosco County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Iron County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Isabella County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Jackson County | $33,000 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| Kalamazoo County | $33,000 | $52,650 | $84,250 |
| Kalkaska County | $33,000 | $43,300 | $69,300 |
| Kent County | $33,000 | $53,300 | $85,300 |
| Keweenaw County | $33,000 | $42,800 | $68,500 |
| Lake County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Lapeer County | $33,000 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| Leelanau County | $36,650 | $61,050 | $97,700 |
| Lenawee County | $33,000 | $43,500 | $69,600 |
| Livingston County | $38,700 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| Luce County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Mackinac County | $33,000 | $42,150 | $67,450 |
| Macomb County | $33,000 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| Manistee County | $33,000 | $42,750 | $68,400 |
| Marquette County | $33,000 | $47,950 | $76,700 |
| Mason County | $33,000 | $44,500 | $71,200 |
| Mecosta County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Menominee County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Midland County | $33,000 | $53,600 | $85,750 |
| Missaukee County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Monroe County | $33,000 | $47,600 | $76,150 |
| Montcalm County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Montmorency County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Muskegon County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Newaygo County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Oakland County | $33,000 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| Oceana County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Ogemaw County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Ontonagon County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Osceola County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Oscoda County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Otsego County | $33,000 | $45,300 | $72,500 |
| Ottawa County | $34,100 | $56,850 | $90,950 |
| Presque Isle County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Roscommon County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Saginaw County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Sanilac County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Schoolcraft County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Shiawassee County | $33,000 | $43,800 | $70,100 |
| St. Clair County | $33,000 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| St. Joseph County | $33,000 | $42,950 | $68,700 |
| Tuscola County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| Van Buren County | $33,000 | $47,200 | $75,500 |
| Washtenaw County | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| Wayne County | $33,000 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| Wexford County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
Michigan Income Limit FAQs
It depends on your county. For a 4-person household in Michigan, the FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limit - the main Section 8 eligibility line - ranges from $41,800 to $69,200 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