Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA (area median income $108,100). 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.
Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA’s area median income of $108,100 ranks #22 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 | $22,750 | $37,850 | $60,550 |
| 2 people | $26,000 | $43,250 | $69,200 |
| 3 people | $29,250 | $48,650 | $77,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,050 | $86,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,400 | $93,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,050 | $107,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,350 | $114,200 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA runs from $37,850 for a single person up to $71,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $114,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to San Joaquin 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 Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $54,050, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $54,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $86,500 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $37,850, and for the deepest assistance under $22,750.
Counties covered: San Joaquin 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.