Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA (area median income $133,400). 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA’s area median income of $133,400 ranks #9 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 | $34,650 | $57,700 | $92,300 |
| 2 people | $39,600 | $65,950 | $105,500 |
| 3 people | $44,550 | $74,200 | $118,700 |
| 4 people | $49,450 | $82,400 | $131,850 |
| 5 people | $53,450 | $89,000 | $142,400 |
| 6 people | $57,400 | $95,600 | $152,950 |
| 7 people | $61,350 | $102,200 | $163,500 |
| 8 people | $65,300 | $108,800 | $174,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA runs from $57,700 for a single person up to $108,800 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $174,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Sonoma 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $82,400, and for the deepest assistance under $49,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $82,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $49,450 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $131,850 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $57,700, and for the deepest assistance under $34,650.
Counties covered: Sonoma 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.