2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Santa Clara County, CA

Median Income: $205,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Santa Clara County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Santa Clara County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $71,950 for one person or $102,750 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 — $61,650 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 $205,500.

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	$43,200
2	$49,350
3	$55,500
4	$61,650
5	$66,600
6	$71,550
7	$76,450
8	$81,400

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$71,950
2	$82,200
3	$92,500
4	$102,750
5	$111,000
6	$119,200
7	$127,450
8	$135,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$113,700
2	$129,950
3	$146,200
4	$162,400
5	$175,400
6	$188,400
7	$201,400
8	$214,400

Income limits for all California counties

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