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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 sizeExtremely 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.

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.