2026 Section 8 Income Limits for San Luis Obispo County, CA

Median Income: $129,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in San Luis Obispo County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in San Luis Obispo County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $53,500 for one person or $76,450 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 — $45,850 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 $129,600.

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	$32,100
2	$36,700
3	$41,300
4	$45,850
5	$49,550
6	$53,200
7	$56,900
8	$60,550

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$53,500
2	$61,150
3	$68,800
4	$76,450
5	$82,550
6	$88,700
7	$94,800
8	$100,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$85,700
2	$97,950
3	$110,200
4	$122,400
5	$132,200
6	$142,000
7	$151,800
8	$161,600

Income limits for all California counties

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