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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in San Luis Obispo County, California?

$129,600/yr 7.2%vs 2025 ($120,900)

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for San Luis Obispo County, California (San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA area) show a median income of $129,600 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $45,850, 50% AMI is $76,450, and 80% AMI is $122,400. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in San Luis Obispo County, CA and Neighbouring Counties

Monterey: $110,500Kern: $81,900Kings: $84,900San Luis Obispo County: $129,600$110,500$81,900$84,900$129,600

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$32,100$53,500$85,700
2$36,700$61,150$97,950
3$41,300$68,800$110,200
4$45,850$76,450$122,400
5$49,550$82,550$132,200
6$53,200$88,700$142,000
7$56,900$94,800$151,800
8$60,550$100,900$161,600

How does San Luis Obispo County, CA compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in California.

Higher income limits than 78% of counties in California · 14th 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
… 10 more …
14San Luis Obispo County(you are here)$129,600
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56Imperial County$75,500
57Modoc County$75,300
58Lake County$72,400

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in San Luis Obispo County, California for 2026?

The area median income in San Luis Obispo County, California is $129,600 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $45,850 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $76,450 at 50% (very low income), and $122,400 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 San Luis Obispo County, California?

HUD puts the area median income for San Luis Obispo County, California at $129,600 a year in 2026.

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

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in San Luis Obispo County, California is $97,950 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $61,150, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $36,700. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

How do income limits in San Luis Obispo County change with household size?

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in San Luis Obispo County, the limit is $85,700 for a 1-person household, $97,950 for 2 people, $122,400 for 4 people, and $161,600 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 San Luis Obispo 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.