San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA (area median income $130,900). 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.
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA’s area median income of $130,900 ranks #10 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 | $36,750 | $61,250 | $97,950 |
| 2 people | $42,000 | $70,000 | $111,950 |
| 3 people | $47,250 | $78,750 | $125,950 |
| 4 people | $52,450 | $87,450 | $139,900 |
| 5 people | $56,650 | $94,450 | $151,100 |
| 6 people | $60,850 | $101,450 | $162,300 |
| 7 people | $65,050 | $108,450 | $173,500 |
| 8 people | $69,250 | $115,450 | $184,700 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA runs from $61,250 for a single person up to $115,450 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $184,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to San Diego 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $87,450, and for the deepest assistance under $52,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $87,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $52,450 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $139,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $61,250, and for the deepest assistance under $36,750.
Counties covered: San Diego 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.