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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Riverside County, California?

$106,500/yr 2.5%vs 2025 ($103,900)

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Riverside County, California (Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area) show a median income of $106,500 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $36,900, 50% AMI is $61,500, and 80% AMI is $98,400. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Riverside County, CA and Neighbouring Counties

San Bernardino: $106,500La PazImperial: $75,500Orange: $138,600Riverside County: $106,500San Diego: $130,900$106,500$75,500$138,600$106,500$130,900

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$25,850$43,050$68,900
2$29,550$49,200$78,750
3$33,250$55,350$88,600
4$36,900$61,500$98,400
5$39,900$66,450$106,300
6$44,360$71,350$114,150
7$50,040$76,300$122,050
8$55,720$81,200$129,900

How does Riverside County, CA compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in California.

Higher income limits than 53% of counties in California · 28th of 58

Lowest: Imperial County($75,500)
Highest: Santa Clara County($205,500)
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1Santa Clara County$205,500
2Marin County$200,800
2San Francisco County$200,800
… 24 more …
28Riverside County(you are here)$106,500
… 27 more …
56Imperial County$75,500
57Modoc County$75,300
58Lake County$72,400

Frequently asked questions

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

The area median income in Riverside County, California is $106,500 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $36,900 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $61,500 at 50% (very low income), and $98,400 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 Riverside County, California?

HUD puts the area median income for Riverside County, California at $106,500 a year in 2026.

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

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Riverside County, California is $78,750 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $49,200, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $29,550. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

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

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Riverside County, the limit is $68,900 for a 1-person household, $78,750 for 2 people, $98,400 for 4 people, and $129,900 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 Riverside 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.