2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Ventura County, CA

Median Income: $135,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Ventura County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Ventura County, CA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $54,950 for one person or $78,500 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 — $47,100 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 $135,600.

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	$33,000
2	$37,700
3	$42,400
4	$47,100
5	$50,900
6	$54,650
7	$58,450
8	$62,200

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$54,950
2	$62,800
3	$70,650
4	$78,500
5	$84,800
6	$91,100
7	$97,350
8	$103,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$87,950
2	$100,500
3	$113,050
4	$125,600
5	$135,650
6	$145,700
7	$155,750
8	$165,800

Income limits for all California counties

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