Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA (area median income $106,500). 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.
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA’s area median income of $106,500 ranks #23 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 | $25,850 | $43,050 | $68,900 |
| 2 people | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 3 people | $33,250 | $55,350 | $88,600 |
| 4 people | $36,900 | $61,500 | $98,400 |
| 5 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $106,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,350 | $114,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,300 | $122,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,200 | $129,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA runs from $43,050 for a single person up to $81,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $129,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Riverside County, San Bernardino 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $61,500, and for the deepest assistance under $36,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $61,500 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $36,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $98,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $43,050, and for the deepest assistance under $25,850.
Counties covered: Riverside County, San Bernardino 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.