Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $138,600). 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.
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $138,600 ranks #6 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 | $39,100 | $65,150 | $104,200 |
| 2 people | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 3 people | $50,300 | $83,750 | $134,000 |
| 4 people | $55,850 | $93,050 | $148,850 |
| 5 people | $60,350 | $100,500 | $160,800 |
| 6 people | $64,800 | $107,950 | $172,700 |
| 7 people | $69,300 | $115,400 | $184,600 |
| 8 people | $73,750 | $122,850 | $196,500 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $65,150 for a single person up to $122,850 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $196,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Orange 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 Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $93,050, and for the deepest assistance under $55,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $93,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $55,850 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $148,850 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $65,150, and for the deepest assistance under $39,100.
Counties covered: Orange 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.