2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Sonoma County, CA

Median Income: $133,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Sonoma County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Sonoma County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $57,700 for one person or $82,400 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 — $49,450 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 $133,400.

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	$34,650
2	$39,600
3	$44,550
4	$49,450
5	$53,450
6	$57,400
7	$61,350
8	$65,300

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,700
2	$65,950
3	$74,200
4	$82,400
5	$89,000
6	$95,600
7	$102,200
8	$108,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$92,300
2	$105,500
3	$118,700
4	$131,850
5	$142,400
6	$152,950
7	$163,500
8	$174,050

Income limits for all California counties

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