Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA (area median income $135,600). 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.
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA’s area median income of $135,600 ranks #8 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 | $33,000 | $54,950 | $87,950 |
| 2 people | $37,700 | $62,800 | $100,500 |
| 3 people | $42,400 | $70,650 | $113,050 |
| 4 people | $47,100 | $78,500 | $125,600 |
| 5 people | $50,900 | $84,800 | $135,650 |
| 6 people | $54,650 | $91,100 | $145,700 |
| 7 people | $58,450 | $97,350 | $155,750 |
| 8 people | $62,200 | $103,650 | $165,800 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA runs from $54,950 for a single person up to $103,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $165,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Ventura 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $78,500, and for the deepest assistance under $47,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $78,500 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $47,100 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $125,600 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $54,950, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Counties covered: Ventura 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.