Santa Cruz County, AZ Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Santa Cruz County, AZ (area median income $64,400). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.
Santa Cruz County, AZ’s area median income of $64,400 ranks #11 of 14 HUD income-limit areas in Arizona, where area medians range from $54,600 to $112,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $23,300 | $37,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $26,600 | $42,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $29,950 | $47,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $33,250 | $53,200 |
| 5 people | $35,950 | $35,950 | $57,500 |
| 6 people | $38,600 | $38,600 | $61,750 |
| 7 people | $41,250 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 8 people | $43,900 | $43,900 | $70,300 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Santa Cruz County, AZ runs from $23,300 for a single person up to $43,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $70,300 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Santa Cruz County.
Do you qualify?
Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Santa Cruz County, AZ generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $33,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $33,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $53,200 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $23,300, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.
Counties covered: Santa Cruz County.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.