HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in San Benito County, California?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for San Benito County, California (San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area) show a median income of $121,800 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $44,050, 50% AMI is $73,450, and 80% AMI is $117,600. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in San Benito County, CA and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,850 | $51,450 | $82,350 |
| 2 | $35,250 | $58,750 | $94,100 |
| 3 | $39,650 | $66,150 | $105,850 |
| 4 | $44,050 | $73,450 | $117,600 |
| 5 | $47,600 | $79,350 | $127,050 |
| 6 | $51,100 | $85,250 | $136,450 |
| 7 | $54,650 | $91,100 | $145,850 |
| 8 | $58,150 | $97,000 | $155,250 |
How does San Benito County, CA compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in California.
Higher income limits than 67% of counties in California · 20th of 58
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara County | $205,500 |
| 2 | Marin County | $200,800 |
| 2 | San Francisco County | $200,800 |
| … 16 more … | ||
| 20 | San Benito County(you are here) | $121,800 |
| … 35 more … | ||
| 56 | Imperial County | $75,500 |
| 57 | Modoc County | $75,300 |
| 58 | Lake County | $72,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in San Benito County, California for 2026?
The area median income in San Benito County, California is $121,800 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $44,050 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $73,450 at 50% (very low income), and $117,600 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 San Benito County, California?
HUD puts the area median income for San Benito County, California at $121,800 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in San Benito County, California?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in San Benito County, California is $94,100 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $58,750, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $35,250. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in San Benito County change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in San Benito County, the limit is $82,350 for a 1-person household, $94,100 for 2 people, $117,600 for 4 people, and $155,250 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 San Benito 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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