Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $124,000). 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.
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $124,000 ranks #14 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 | $27,600 | $46,000 | $73,600 |
| 2 people | $31,550 | $52,600 | $84,100 |
| 3 people | $35,500 | $59,150 | $94,600 |
| 4 people | $39,400 | $65,700 | $105,100 |
| 5 people | $42,600 | $71,000 | $113,550 |
| 6 people | $45,750 | $76,250 | $121,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,500 | $130,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,750 | $138,750 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $46,000 for a single person up to $86,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $138,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (El Dorado County, Placer County, Sacramento 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 Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $65,700, and for the deepest assistance under $39,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $65,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $39,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $105,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $46,000, and for the deepest assistance under $27,600.
Counties covered: El Dorado County, Placer County, Sacramento 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.