2026 Section 8 Income Limits for San Diego County, CA

Median Income: $130,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in San Diego County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in San Diego County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $61,250 for one person or $87,450 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 — $52,450 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 $130,900.

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	$36,750
2	$42,000
3	$47,250
4	$52,450
5	$56,650
6	$60,850
7	$65,050
8	$69,250

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$61,250
2	$70,000
3	$78,750
4	$87,450
5	$94,450
6	$101,450
7	$108,450
8	$115,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$97,950
2	$111,950
3	$125,950
4	$139,900
5	$151,100
6	$162,300
7	$173,500
8	$184,700

Income limits for all California counties

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