Mono County, CA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Mono County, CA (area median income $120,400). 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.
Mono County, CA’s area median income of $120,400 ranks #16 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 | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,900 |
| 2 people | $27,000 | $44,900 | $71,900 |
| 3 people | $30,350 | $50,450 | $80,900 |
| 4 people | $33,700 | $56,150 | $89,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,600 | $97,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,100 | $104,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,600 | $111,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,050 | $118,600 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Mono County, CA runs from $39,250 for a single person up to $74,050 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $118,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Mono 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 Mono County, CA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $56,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Mono County, CA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $56,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,700 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $89,850 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Mono County, CA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,250, and for the deepest assistance under $23,600.
Counties covered: Mono 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.