2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Mendocino County, CA

Median Income: $99,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Mendocino County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Mendocino County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $34,950 for one person or $49,900 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 — $33,000 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 $99,100.

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	$21,000
2	$24,000
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$34,950
2	$39,950
3	$44,950
4	$49,900
5	$53,900
6	$57,900
7	$61,900
8	$65,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$55,900
2	$63,900
3	$71,900
4	$79,850
5	$86,250
6	$92,650
7	$99,050
8	$105,450

Income limits for all California counties

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