2026 Section 8 Income Limits for San Mateo County, CA

Median Income: $200,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in San Mateo County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in San Mateo County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $73,550 for one person or $105,050 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 — $63,050 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 $200,800.

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	$44,150
2	$50,450
3	$56,750
4	$63,050
5	$68,100
6	$73,150
7	$78,200
8	$83,250

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$73,550
2	$84,050
3	$94,550
4	$105,050
5	$113,500
6	$121,900
7	$130,300
8	$138,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$117,700
2	$134,500
3	$151,300
4	$168,100
5	$181,550
6	$195,000
7	$208,450
8	$221,900

Income limits for all California counties

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