FY2026 Income Limits — Nevada County, CA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $140,400
30% AMI (4p)
$37,550
50% AMI (4p)
$62,550
60% AMI (4p)
$75,060
80% AMI (4p)
$100,100
Nevada County, CA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $26,300 | $30,050 | $33,800 | $37,550 | $40,600 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $43,800 | $50,050 | $56,300 | $62,550 | $67,550 | $72,600 | $77,600 | $82,600 |
| 60% AMI | $52,560 | $60,060 | $67,560 | $75,060 | $81,060 | $87,120 | $93,120 | $99,120 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $70,050 | $80,050 | $90,050 | $100,100 | $108,100 | $116,150 | $124,100 | $132,150 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Nevada County, CA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Nevada County, CA, 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.