San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $205,500). 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.
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $205,500 ranks #1 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 | $43,200 | $71,950 | $113,700 |
| 2 people | $49,350 | $82,200 | $129,950 |
| 3 people | $55,500 | $92,500 | $146,200 |
| 4 people | $61,650 | $102,750 | $162,400 |
| 5 people | $66,600 | $111,000 | $175,400 |
| 6 people | $71,550 | $119,200 | $188,400 |
| 7 people | $76,450 | $127,450 | $201,400 |
| 8 people | $81,400 | $135,650 | $214,400 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $71,950 for a single person up to $135,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $214,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Santa Clara 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $102,750, and for the deepest assistance under $61,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $102,750 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $61,650 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $162,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $71,950, and for the deepest assistance under $43,200.
Counties covered: Santa Clara 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.