Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $108,100). 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.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $108,100 ranks #21 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 | $35,000 | $58,300 | $93,300 |
| 2 people | $40,000 | $66,650 | $106,600 |
| 3 people | $45,000 | $74,950 | $119,950 |
| 4 people | $50,000 | $83,300 | $133,250 |
| 5 people | $54,000 | $89,950 | $143,900 |
| 6 people | $58,000 | $96,600 | $154,600 |
| 7 people | $62,000 | $103,250 | $165,250 |
| 8 people | $66,000 | $110,000 | $175,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $58,300 for a single person up to $110,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $175,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $83,300, and for the deepest assistance under $50,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $83,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $50,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $133,250 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $58,300, and for the deepest assistance under $35,000.
Counties covered: Los Angeles 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.