2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Los Angeles County, CA

Median Income: $108,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Los Angeles County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Los Angeles County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $58,300 for one person or $83,300 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 — $50,000 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 $108,100.

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	$35,000
2	$40,000
3	$45,000
4	$50,000
5	$54,000
6	$58,000
7	$62,000
8	$66,000

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$58,300
2	$66,650
3	$74,950
4	$83,300
5	$89,950
6	$96,600
7	$103,250
8	$110,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$93,300
2	$106,600
3	$119,950
4	$133,250
5	$143,900
6	$154,600
7	$165,250
8	$175,900

Income limits for all California counties

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