FY2026 Income Limits — Stephenson County, IL
Area Median Income (4-person household): $86,300
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$44,850
60% AMI (4p)
$53,820
80% AMI (4p)
$71,750
Stephenson County, IL — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $18,850 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $31,400 | $35,900 | $40,400 | $44,850 | $48,450 | $52,050 | $55,650 | $59,250 |
| 60% AMI | $37,680 | $43,080 | $48,480 | $53,820 | $58,140 | $62,460 | $66,780 | $71,100 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $50,250 | $57,400 | $64,600 | $71,750 | $77,500 | $83,250 | $89,000 | $94,750 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Stephenson County, IL
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Stephenson County, IL, your household's gross annual income must typically be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for your household size. Federal law requires that at least 75% of all new vouchers be issued to households at or below 30% AMI (Extremely Low Income).
Income is calculated for the entire household, including wages, salaries, benefits, child support, and most other regular income sources. Some deductions — such as elderly/disabled household member deductions and dependent child deductions — reduce the amount counted toward the income limit.