2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Orange County, CA

Median Income: $138,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Orange County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Orange County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $65,150 for one person or $93,050 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 — $55,850 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 $138,600.

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	$39,100
2	$44,700
3	$50,300
4	$55,850
5	$60,350
6	$64,800
7	$69,300
8	$73,750

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$65,150
2	$74,450
3	$83,750
4	$93,050
5	$100,500
6	$107,950
7	$115,400
8	$122,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$104,200
2	$119,100
3	$134,000
4	$148,850
5	$160,800
6	$172,700
7	$184,600
8	$196,500

Income limits for all California counties

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