2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Napa County, CA

Median Income: $165,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Napa County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Napa County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $61,700 for one person or $88,150 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 — $52,900 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 $165,400.

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	$37,050
2	$42,350
3	$47,650
4	$52,900
5	$57,150
6	$61,400
7	$65,600
8	$69,850

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$61,700
2	$70,500
3	$79,350
4	$88,150
5	$95,250
6	$102,300
7	$109,300
8	$116,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$98,700
2	$112,800
3	$126,850
4	$140,950
5	$152,250
6	$163,550
7	$174,800
8	$186,100

Income limits for all California counties

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