HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in California?

$205,500/yr↑ 5.3%vs 2025 ($195,200)

Highest county median income in California. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 58 counties.

Median Income in California and Neighbouring States

Median Income by County

How California Compares to Other States

Highest county median income ranked against all states with HUD income limit data.

Higher median income than 100% of states · 1st of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)

Highest: California($205,500)

#	State	Value
1	California(you are here)	$205,500
2	New Mexico	$182,500
3	Utah	$167,700
… 46 more …
50	Oklahoma	$99,100
51	Mississippi	$98,100
52	Puerto Rico	$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#	County	Value
1	Santa Clara County	$205,500
2	Marin County	$200,800
3	San Francisco County	$200,800
56	Imperial County	$75,500
57	Modoc County	$75,300
58	Lake County	$72,400

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in California are set at the county level. Select a county below to see the median income and 30/50/80% AMI bands for household sizes 1 through 8. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

County	Median Income	30% AMI (4HH)	50% AMI (4HH)	80% AMI (4HH)
Alameda County, CA	$162,800	$50,900	$84,850	$135,750
Alpine County, CA	$124,800	$37,450	$62,400	$99,850
Amador County, CA	$110,500	$33,150	$55,250	$88,400
Butte County, CA	$89,400	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Calaveras County, CA	$102,600	$33,000	$51,300	$82,100
Colusa County, CA	$91,400	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Contra Costa County, CA	$162,800	$50,900	$84,850	$135,750
Del Norte County, CA	$91,300	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
El Dorado County, CA	$124,000	$39,400	$65,700	$105,100
Fresno County, CA	$91,300	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Glenn County, CA	$84,100	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Humboldt County, CA	$85,700	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Imperial County, CA	$75,500	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Inyo County, CA	$96,300	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Kern County, CA	$81,900	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Kings County, CA	$84,900	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Lake County, CA	$72,400	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Lassen County, CA	$86,200	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Los Angeles County, CA	$108,100	$50,000	$83,300	$133,250
Madera County, CA	$82,200	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Marin County, CA	$200,800	$63,050	$105,050	$168,100
Mariposa County, CA	$95,600	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Mendocino County, CA	$99,100	$33,000	$49,900	$79,850
Merced County, CA	$75,800	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Modoc County, CA	$75,300	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Mono County, CA	$120,400	$33,700	$56,150	$89,850
Monterey County, CA	$110,500	$46,900	$78,200	$125,100
Napa County, CA	$165,400	$52,900	$88,150	$140,950
Nevada County, CA	$140,400	$37,550	$62,550	$100,100
Orange County, CA	$138,600	$55,850	$93,050	$148,850
Placer County, CA	$124,000	$39,400	$65,700	$105,100
Plumas County, CA	$93,500	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Riverside County, CA	$106,500	$36,900	$61,500	$98,400
Sacramento County, CA	$124,000	$39,400	$65,700	$105,100
San Benito County, CA	$121,800	$44,050	$73,450	$117,600
San Bernardino County, CA	$106,500	$36,900	$61,500	$98,400
San Diego County, CA	$130,900	$52,450	$87,450	$139,900
San Francisco County, CA	$200,800	$63,050	$105,050	$168,100
San Joaquin County, CA	$108,100	$33,000	$54,050	$86,500
San Luis Obispo County, CA	$129,600	$45,850	$76,450	$122,400
San Mateo County, CA	$200,800	$63,050	$105,050	$168,100
Santa Barbara County, CA	$118,600	$54,650	$91,050	$145,700
Santa Clara County, CA	$205,500	$61,650	$102,750	$162,400
Santa Cruz County, CA	$137,200	$65,250	$108,750	$174,550
Shasta County, CA	$97,100	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Sierra County, CA	$88,000	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Siskiyou County, CA	$78,500	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Solano County, CA	$120,300	$39,200	$65,300	$104,500
Sonoma County, CA	$133,400	$49,450	$82,400	$131,850
Stanislaus County, CA	$94,600	$33,000	$51,250	$82,000
Sutter County, CA	$101,900	$33,000	$50,950	$81,500
Tehama County, CA	$86,500	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Trinity County, CA	$79,200	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Tulare County, CA	$76,400	$33,000	$48,550	$77,700
Tuolumne County, CA	$102,200	$33,000	$51,100	$81,750
Ventura County, CA	$135,600	$47,100	$78,500	$125,600
Yolo County, CA	$129,600	$38,900	$64,800	$103,700
Yuba County, CA	$101,900	$33,000	$50,950	$81,500

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Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in California for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in California for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across California's 58 counties spans from $33,000 to $65,250/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in California?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

How does HUD calculate Area Median Income?

HUD calculates Area Median Income using data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), adjusted for inflation using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. HUD then publishes income limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of the adjusted median for each household size.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.