2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Nevada County, CA

Median Income: $140,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Nevada County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Nevada County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,800 for one person or $62,550 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 — $37,550 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 $140,400.

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	$26,300
2	$30,050
3	$33,800
4	$37,550
5	$40,600
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	$43,800
2	$50,050
3	$56,300
4	$62,550
5	$67,550
6	$72,600
7	$77,600
8	$82,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$70,050
2	$80,050
3	$90,050
4	$100,100
5	$108,100
6	$116,150
7	$124,100
8	$132,150

Income limits for all California counties

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