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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Kings County, California?

$84,900/yr 0.7%vs 2025 ($84,300)

Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Hanford-Corcoran, CA

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Kings County, California (Hanford-Corcoran, CA area) show a median income of $84,900 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $33,000, 50% AMI is $48,550, and 80% AMI is $77,700. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Kings County, CA and Neighbouring Counties

Fresno: $91,300Monterey: $110,500Kern: $81,900Kings County: $84,900Tulare: $76,400San Luis Obispo: $129,600$91,300$110,500$81,900$84,900$76,400$129,600

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$20,450$34,000$54,400
2$23,350$38,850$62,200
3$27,320$43,700$69,950
4$33,000$48,550$77,700
5$38,680$52,450$83,950
6$44,360$56,350$90,150
7$50,040$60,250$96,350
8$55,720$64,100$102,600

How does Kings County, CA compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in California.

Higher income limits than 19% of counties in California · 48th of 58

Lowest: Imperial County($75,500)
Highest: Santa Clara County($205,500)
#CountyValue
1Santa Clara County$205,500
2Marin County$200,800
2San Francisco County$200,800
… 44 more …
48Kings County(you are here)$84,900
… 7 more …
56Imperial County$75,500
57Modoc County$75,300
58Lake County$72,400

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in Kings County, California for 2026?

The area median income in Kings County, California is $84,900 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Hanford-Corcoran, CA area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $33,000 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $48,550 at 50% (very low income), and $77,700 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.

What is the median income in Kings County, California?

HUD puts the area median income for Kings County, California at $84,900 a year in 2026.

What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Kings County, California?

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Kings County, California is $62,200 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $38,850, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $23,350. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

How do income limits in Kings County change with household size?

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Kings County, the limit is $54,400 for a 1-person household, $62,200 for 2 people, $77,700 for 4 people, and $102,600 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.

What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?

AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.

When are Income Limits in Kings County updated?

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

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