2026 Section 8 Income Limits for San Bernardino County, CA

Median Income: $106,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in San Bernardino County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in San Bernardino County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,050 for one person or $61,500 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 — $36,900 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 $106,500.

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	$25,850
2	$29,550
3	$33,250
4	$36,900
5	$39,900
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	$43,050
2	$49,200
3	$55,350
4	$61,500
5	$66,450
6	$71,350
7	$76,300
8	$81,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$68,900
2	$78,750
3	$88,600
4	$98,400
5	$106,300
6	$114,150
7	$122,050
8	$129,900

Income limits for all California counties

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