Salinas, CA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Salinas, CA MSA (area median income $110,500). 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.
Salinas, CA MSA’s area median income of $110,500 ranks #20 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 | $32,850 | $54,750 | $87,600 |
| 2 people | $37,550 | $62,600 | $100,100 |
| 3 people | $42,250 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 4 people | $46,900 | $78,200 | $125,100 |
| 5 people | $50,700 | $84,500 | $135,150 |
| 6 people | $54,450 | $90,750 | $145,150 |
| 7 people | $58,200 | $97,000 | $155,150 |
| 8 people | $61,950 | $103,250 | $165,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Salinas, CA MSA runs from $54,750 for a single person up to $103,250 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $165,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Monterey 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 Salinas, CA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $78,200, and for the deepest assistance under $46,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Salinas, CA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $78,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $46,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $125,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Salinas, CA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $54,750, and for the deepest assistance under $32,850.
Counties covered: Monterey County.
Find income-based housing in this area
Nearby California income-limit areas
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.