San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA (area median income $129,600). 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA’s area median income of $129,600 ranks #11 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 | $32,100 | $53,500 | $85,700 |
| 2 people | $36,700 | $61,150 | $97,950 |
| 3 people | $41,300 | $68,800 | $110,200 |
| 4 people | $45,850 | $76,450 | $122,400 |
| 5 people | $49,550 | $82,550 | $132,200 |
| 6 people | $53,200 | $88,700 | $142,000 |
| 7 people | $56,900 | $94,800 | $151,800 |
| 8 people | $60,550 | $100,900 | $161,600 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA runs from $53,500 for a single person up to $100,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $161,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $76,450, and for the deepest assistance under $45,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $76,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $45,850 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $122,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $53,500, and for the deepest assistance under $32,100.
Counties covered: San Luis Obispo 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.