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Calaveras County, CA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Calaveras County, CA (area median income $102,600). 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.

Calaveras County, CA’s area median income of $102,600 ranks #24 of 51 HUD income-limit areas in California, where area medians range from $72,400 to $205,500.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$21,600$35,950$57,500
2 people$24,650$41,050$65,700
3 people$27,750$46,200$73,900
4 people$33,000$51,300$82,100
5 people$38,680$55,450$88,700
6 people$44,360$59,550$95,250
7 people$50,040$63,650$101,850
8 people$55,720$67,750$108,400

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Calaveras County, CA runs from $35,950 for a single person up to $67,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $108,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Calaveras 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 Calaveras County, CA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $51,300, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Calaveras County, CA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $51,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $82,100 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Calaveras County, CA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,950, and for the deepest assistance under $21,600.

Counties covered: Calaveras County.

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.