Nevada County, CA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Nevada County, CA (area median income $140,400). 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.
Nevada County, CA’s area median income of $140,400 ranks #5 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 | $26,300 | $43,800 | $70,050 |
| 2 people | $30,050 | $50,050 | $80,050 |
| 3 people | $33,800 | $56,300 | $90,050 |
| 4 people | $37,550 | $62,550 | $100,100 |
| 5 people | $40,600 | $67,550 | $108,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $72,600 | $116,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $77,600 | $124,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $82,600 | $132,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Nevada County, CA runs from $43,800 for a single person up to $82,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $132,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Nevada 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 Nevada County, CA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $62,550, and for the deepest assistance under $37,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Nevada County, CA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $62,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $37,550 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $100,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Nevada County, CA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $43,800, and for the deepest assistance under $26,300.
Counties covered: Nevada 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.