2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Monterey County, CA

Median Income: $110,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Monterey County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Monterey County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $54,750 for one person or $78,200 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 — $46,900 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 $110,500.

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	$32,850
2	$37,550
3	$42,250
4	$46,900
5	$50,700
6	$54,450
7	$58,200
8	$61,950

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$54,750
2	$62,600
3	$70,400
4	$78,200
5	$84,500
6	$90,750
7	$97,000
8	$103,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$87,600
2	$100,100
3	$112,600
4	$125,100
5	$135,150
6	$145,150
7	$155,150
8	$165,150

Income limits for all California counties

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