Amador County, CA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Amador County, CA (area median income $110,500). 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.
Amador County, CA’s area median income of $110,500 ranks #19 of 51 HUD income-limit areas in California, where area medians range from $72,400 to $205,500.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,250 | $38,700 | $61,900 |
| 2 people | $26,550 | $44,200 | $70,750 |
| 3 people | $29,850 | $49,750 | $79,600 |
| 4 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,700 | $95,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,100 | $102,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,550 | $109,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,950 | $116,700 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Amador County, CA runs from $38,700 for a single person up to $72,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $116,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Amador 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 Amador County, CA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Amador County, CA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,150 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $88,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Amador County, CA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,700, and for the deepest assistance under $23,250.
Counties covered: Amador 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.