San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $200,800). 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 Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $200,800 ranks #2 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 | $44,150 | $73,550 | $117,700 |
| 2 people | $50,450 | $84,050 | $134,500 |
| 3 people | $56,750 | $94,550 | $151,300 |
| 4 people | $63,050 | $105,050 | $168,100 |
| 5 people | $68,100 | $113,500 | $181,550 |
| 6 people | $73,150 | $121,900 | $195,000 |
| 7 people | $78,200 | $130,300 | $208,450 |
| 8 people | $83,250 | $138,700 | $221,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $73,550 for a single person up to $138,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $221,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo 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 Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $105,050, and for the deepest assistance under $63,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $105,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $63,050 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $168,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $73,550, and for the deepest assistance under $44,150.
Counties covered: Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo 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.