Napa, CA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Napa, CA MSA (area median income $165,400). 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.
Napa, CA MSA’s area median income of $165,400 ranks #3 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 | $37,050 | $61,700 | $98,700 |
| 2 people | $42,350 | $70,500 | $112,800 |
| 3 people | $47,650 | $79,350 | $126,850 |
| 4 people | $52,900 | $88,150 | $140,950 |
| 5 people | $57,150 | $95,250 | $152,250 |
| 6 people | $61,400 | $102,300 | $163,550 |
| 7 people | $65,600 | $109,300 | $174,800 |
| 8 people | $69,850 | $116,350 | $186,100 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Napa, CA MSA runs from $61,700 for a single person up to $116,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $186,100 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Napa 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 Napa, CA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $88,150, and for the deepest assistance under $52,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Napa, CA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $88,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $52,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $140,950 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Napa, CA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $61,700, and for the deepest assistance under $37,050.
Counties covered: Napa 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.