FY2026 Income Limits — Salinas, CA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $110,500
30% AMI (4p)
$46,900
50% AMI (4p)
$78,200
60% AMI (4p)
$93,840
80% AMI (4p)
$125,100
Salinas, CA MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $32,850 | $37,550 | $42,250 | $46,900 | $50,700 | $54,450 | $58,200 | $61,950 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $54,750 | $62,600 | $70,400 | $78,200 | $84,500 | $90,750 | $97,000 | $103,250 |
| 60% AMI | $65,700 | $75,120 | $84,480 | $93,840 | $101,400 | $108,900 | $116,400 | $123,900 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $87,600 | $100,100 | $112,600 | $125,100 | $135,150 | $145,150 | $155,150 | $165,150 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Salinas, CA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Salinas, CA MSA, your household's gross annual income must typically be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for your household size. Federal law requires that at least 75% of all new vouchers be issued to households at or below 30% AMI (Extremely Low Income).
Income is calculated for the entire household, including wages, salaries, benefits, child support, and most other regular income sources. Some deductions — such as elderly/disabled household member deductions and dependent child deductions — reduce the amount counted toward the income limit.