What is the income limit for Section 8 in Lexington City?

For FY2026, the very low income screening threshold in Lexington City, VA is $30,000 for one person, $34,300 for two, $38,600 for three and $42,850 for a family of four. Limits vary by household size. The agency also checks other eligibility requirements and any applicable exceptions.

What counts as extremely low income in Lexington City?

HUD's FY2026 extremely low income limit in Lexington City is $18,000 for one person and $33,000 for a family of four. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of the vouchers they issue from the waiting list each year to families at or below this level.

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lexington City?

The FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lexington City is $1,057 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of the benchmark is roughly $951 to $1,163. This is not a household rent limit. ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ; ask your agency for its adopted standard and the unit's utility allowance.

Section 8 in Lexington City, VA

HUD rent limits, income limits and housing authorities for Lexington City. Serving housing authorities vary by ZIP.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2027)

$1,057

Area median income

$85,700

HUD FY2026

Housing authorities

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Voucher protection

Protected statewide

Virginia Fair Housing Law (HB 6, 2020)

HUD Fair Market Rents in Lexington City (FY2027)

HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Bedrooms	FMR	Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR
Efficiency (studio)	$896	$806 to $986
1-bedroom	$971	$874 to $1,068
2-bedroom	$1,057	$951 to $1,163
3-bedroom	$1,464	$1,318 to $1,610
4-bedroom	$1,767	$1,590 to $1,944

The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Lexington City is $1,057. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $951 to $1,163, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in Lexington City

HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Lexington City, VA rose from $1,005 in FY2026 to $1,057 in FY2027, a change of +$52 a month (+5.2%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$870	$896	+$26 (+3.0%)
1-bedroom	$917	$971	+$54 (+5.9%)
2-bedroom	$1,005	$1,057	+$52 (+5.2%)
3-bedroom	$1,398	$1,464	+$66 (+4.7%)
4-bedroom	$1,686	$1,767	+$81 (+4.8%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in Lexington City? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.

Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Section 8 income limits in Lexington City (FY2026)

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher, a household's gross annual income generally has to be at or below the very low income limit for its size. In Lexington City that is $42,850 a year for a family of four, about $3,570 a month before taxes. HUD's area median family income here is $85,700.

Household size	Extremely low	Very low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 person	$18,000	$30,000	$48,000
2 people	$21,640	$34,300	$54,850
3 people	$27,320	$38,600	$61,700
4 people	$33,000	$42,850	$68,550
5 people	$38,680	$46,300	$74,050
6 people	$44,360	$49,750	$79,550
7 people	$50,040	$53,150	$85,050
8 people	$55,720	$56,600	$90,500

Which column applies to you. The middle column is the eligibility line for most applicants (24 CFR 982.201). The low income column only applies in special cases, such as families already receiving federal housing assistance. Federal rules generally require at least 75% of admissions from the waiting list each year to be extremely low income families. This does not predict selection or waiting time. For a family of four here, that threshold is $33,000 or less.

Income is counted before taxes and covers the whole household. The housing authority verifies it when your name is reached on the waiting list, so what counts is your income at that point. Being under the income limit is only one part of eligibility and does not guarantee admission.

Compare your household income with Section 8 limits and see how monthly income becomes an annual estimate.

Source: HUD FY2026 Section 8 Income Limits for the Rockbridge County-Buena Vista city-Lexington city, VA HUD Nonmetr, huduser.gov.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Lexington City?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Lexington City. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

Virginia Fair Housing Law (HB 6, 2020)

Virginia's HB 6 (2020) added source of income to the list of protected classes under the Virginia Fair Housing Law. Applies statewide to all landlords regardless of unit count. Enforcement via Virginia DPOR / Virginia Fair Housing Office.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Landlord and investor tools for Lexington City

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Free calculators and guides from RentalCalcs, built by the VoucherMatch team, for landlords deciding whether to accept vouchers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for Section 8 in Lexington City?: For FY2026, the very low income screening threshold in Lexington City, VA is $30,000 for one person, $34,300 for two, $38,600 for three and $42,850 for a family of four. Limits vary by household size. The agency also checks other eligibility requirements and any applicable exceptions.
What counts as extremely low income in Lexington City?: HUD's FY2026 extremely low income limit in Lexington City is $18,000 for one person and $33,000 for a family of four. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of the vouchers they issue from the waiting list each year to families at or below this level.
How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lexington City?: The FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lexington City is $1,057 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of the benchmark is roughly $951 to $1,163. This is not a household rent limit. ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ; ask your agency for its adopted standard and the unit's utility allowance.

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