FY2026 Income Limits — Merced, CA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $75,800
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$48,550
60% AMI (4p)
$58,260
80% AMI (4p)
$77,700
Merced, 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 | $20,450 | $23,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 | $60,250 | $64,100 |
| 60% AMI | $40,800 | $46,620 | $52,440 | $58,260 | $62,940 | $67,620 | $72,300 | $76,920 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $54,400 | $62,200 | $69,950 | $77,700 | $83,950 | $90,150 | $96,350 | $102,600 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Merced, CA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Merced, 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.