FY2026 Income Limits — San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $130,900
30% AMI (4p)
$52,450
50% AMI (4p)
$87,450
60% AMI (4p)
$104,940
80% AMI (4p)
$139,900
San Diego-Carlsbad, 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 | $36,750 | $42,000 | $47,250 | $52,450 | $56,650 | $60,850 | $65,050 | $69,250 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $61,250 | $70,000 | $78,750 | $87,450 | $94,450 | $101,450 | $108,450 | $115,450 |
| 60% AMI | $73,500 | $84,000 | $94,500 | $104,940 | $113,340 | $121,740 | $130,140 | $138,540 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $97,950 | $111,950 | $125,950 | $139,900 | $151,100 | $162,300 | $173,500 | $184,700 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in San Diego-Carlsbad, 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.