2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Alameda County, CA

Median Income: $162,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Alameda County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Alameda County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $59,400 for one person or $84,850 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $50,900 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $162,800.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$35,650
2	$40,750
3	$45,850
4	$50,900
5	$55,000
6	$59,050
7	$63,150
8	$67,200

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,400
2	$67,900
3	$76,400
4	$84,850
5	$91,650
6	$98,450
7	$105,250
8	$112,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$95,050
2	$108,600
3	$122,200
4	$135,750
5	$146,650
6	$157,500
7	$168,350
8	$179,200

Income limits for all California counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.