Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $162,800). 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.
Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $162,800 ranks #4 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 | $35,650 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 2 people | $40,750 | $67,900 | $108,600 |
| 3 people | $45,850 | $76,400 | $122,200 |
| 4 people | $50,900 | $84,850 | $135,750 |
| 5 people | $55,000 | $91,650 | $146,650 |
| 6 people | $59,050 | $98,450 | $157,500 |
| 7 people | $63,150 | $105,250 | $168,350 |
| 8 people | $67,200 | $112,050 | $179,200 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $59,400 for a single person up to $112,050 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $179,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Alameda County, Contra Costa 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 Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $84,850, and for the deepest assistance under $50,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $84,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $50,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $135,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $59,400, and for the deepest assistance under $35,650.
Counties covered: Alameda County, Contra Costa 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.