What is the income limit for Section 8 in Middlesex County?

For FY2026, the very low income screening threshold in Middlesex County, VA is $35,800 for one person, $40,900 for two, $46,000 for three and $51,100 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 Middlesex County?

HUD's FY2026 extremely low income limit in Middlesex County is $21,500 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 Middlesex County?

The FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Middlesex County is $1,259 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of the benchmark is roughly $1,133 to $1,385. 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 Middlesex County, VA

HUD rent limits, income limits and housing authorities for Middlesex County. Serving housing authorities vary by ZIP.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2027)

$1,259

Area median income

$102,200

HUD FY2026

Housing authorities

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Voucher protection

Protected statewide

Virginia Fair Housing Law (HB 6, 2020)

HUD Fair Market Rents in Middlesex County (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)	$1,034	$931 to $1,137
1-bedroom	$1,041	$937 to $1,145
2-bedroom	$1,259	$1,133 to $1,385
3-bedroom	$1,500	$1,350 to $1,650
4-bedroom	$1,949	$1,754 to $2,144

The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Middlesex County is $1,259. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,133 to $1,385, 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 Middlesex County

HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Middlesex County, VA fell from $1,291 in FY2026 to $1,259 in FY2027, a change of -$32 a month (-2.5%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,052	$1,034	-$18 (-1.7%)
1-bedroom	$1,058	$1,041	-$17 (-1.6%)
2-bedroom	$1,291	$1,259	-$32 (-2.5%)
3-bedroom	$1,548	$1,500	-$48 (-3.1%)
4-bedroom	$2,018	$1,949	-$69 (-3.4%)

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 Middlesex County? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.

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

Section 8 income limits in Middlesex County (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 Middlesex County that is $51,100 a year for a family of four, about $4,250 a month before taxes. HUD's area median family income here is $102,200.

Household size	Extremely low	Very low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 person	$21,500	$35,800	$57,250
2 people	$24,550	$40,900	$65,400
3 people	$27,600	$46,000	$73,600
4 people	$33,000	$51,100	$81,750
5 people	$38,680	$55,200	$88,300
6 people	$44,360	$59,300	$94,850
7 people	$50,040	$63,400	$101,400
8 people	$55,720	$67,500	$107,950

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 Middlesex County, VA, huduser.gov.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Middlesex County?

No. Virginia law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Middlesex County. 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 Middlesex County

RentalCalcs

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

Section 8 rent by ZIP in Middlesex County

Middlesex County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2027). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.

23149$1,490

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for Section 8 in Middlesex County?: For FY2026, the very low income screening threshold in Middlesex County, VA is $35,800 for one person, $40,900 for two, $46,000 for three and $51,100 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 Middlesex County?: HUD's FY2026 extremely low income limit in Middlesex County is $21,500 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 Middlesex County?: The FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Middlesex County is $1,259 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of the benchmark is roughly $1,133 to $1,385. 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.

Find Section 8 apartments in Middlesex County

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