Virginia
This guide provides an easy way to find income limits for your specific county or Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
Virginia 2026
Income Limits for Section 8
Virginia’s affordable housing income limits are based on various factors like median area income and living costs. Knowing these limits is critical to qualifying for housing assistance programs, including Section 8.
Eligibility for Section 8 housing assistance is assessed by providers based on a family’s total annual gross income and the number of members in the household. This income must not surpass the income limits the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) set. HUD categorizes eligible incomes into three groups:
- Extremely Low-Income (ELI): This category includes incomes not exceeding either 30% of the area’s median family income or the federal poverty guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Very Low Income (VLI): Incomes in this group are at 50% of the median income for the area.
- Low Income (LI): These incomes amount to 80% of the area’s median income.
Statewide Income Limits for Virginia
The statewide income limits for Virginia are as follows. You can find your specific county or MSA here.
FY 2026 State Income Limits
| Income Category | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7 People | 8 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extremely Low Income (30% of median) | $25,350 | $28,950 | $32,550 | $36,150 | $39,050 | $41,950 | $44,850 | $47,750 |
| Very Low Income (50% of median) | $42,200 | $48,200 | $54,250 | $60,250 | $65,100 | $69,900 | $74,750 | $79,550 |
| Low Income (80% of median) | $67,500 | $77,150 | $86,800 | $96,400 | $104,150 | $111,850 | $119,550 | $127,250 |
Income limits can differ from exactly 30%, 50%, or 80% of the statewide median family income, because HUD applies ceilings and floors. Source: HUD FY 2026 Income Limits — Virginia. Last updated: August 2026.
