2026 Section 8 Income Limits for San Benito County, CA

Median Income: $121,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in San Benito County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in San Benito County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $51,450 for one person or $73,450 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 — $44,050 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 $121,800.

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	$30,850
2	$35,250
3	$39,650
4	$44,050
5	$47,600
6	$51,100
7	$54,650
8	$58,150

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$51,450
2	$58,750
3	$66,150
4	$73,450
5	$79,350
6	$85,250
7	$91,100
8	$97,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$82,350
2	$94,100
3	$105,850
4	$117,600
5	$127,050
6	$136,450
7	$145,850
8	$155,250

Income limits for all California counties

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