Washington Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Official HUD limits for 39 counties - 4-person very low income limit ranges $47,900 to $82,200
The table shows FY2026 income limits for a 4-person household in each Washington 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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Washington Income Limits by County (4-Person Household)
| County | 30% AMI | 50% AMI (Section 8) | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Asotin County | $33,000 | $47,900 | $76,650 |
| Benton County | $33,000 | $52,700 | $84,300 |
| Chelan County | $33,000 | $49,550 | $79,300 |
| Clallam County | $33,000 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| Clark County | $38,500 | $64,150 | $102,650 |
| Columbia County | $33,000 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| Cowlitz County | $33,000 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| Douglas County | $33,000 | $49,550 | $79,300 |
| Ferry County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Franklin County | $33,000 | $52,700 | $84,300 |
| Garfield County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Grant County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Grays Harbor County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Island County | $33,000 | $53,600 | $85,750 |
| Jefferson County | $33,000 | $53,500 | $85,600 |
| King County | $49,300 | $82,200 | $116,650 |
| Kitsap County | $38,900 | $64,800 | $103,700 |
| Kittitas County | $33,000 | $53,700 | $85,900 |
| Klickitat County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Lewis County | $33,000 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| Lincoln County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Mason County | $33,000 | $53,800 | $86,100 |
| Okanogan County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Pacific County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Pend Oreille County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Pierce County | $38,200 | $63,650 | $101,850 |
| San Juan County | $33,950 | $56,550 | $90,500 |
| Skagit County | $36,050 | $60,100 | $96,150 |
| Skamania County | $38,500 | $64,150 | $102,650 |
| Snohomish County | $49,300 | $82,200 | $116,650 |
| Spokane County | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
| Stevens County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Thurston County | $36,850 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
| Wahkiakum County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| Walla Walla County | $33,000 | $51,150 | $81,850 |
| Whatcom County | $35,750 | $59,600 | $95,350 |
| Whitman County | $33,000 | $51,550 | $82,500 |
| Yakima County | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
Washington Income Limit FAQs
It depends on your county. For a 4-person household in Washington, the FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limit - the main Section 8 eligibility line - ranges from $47,900 to $82,200 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