FY2026 Income Limits — Modesto, CA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $94,600
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$51,250
60% AMI (4p)
$61,500
80% AMI (4p)
$82,000
Modesto, 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 | $21,550 | $24,600 | $27,700 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $35,900 | $41,000 | $46,150 | $51,250 | $55,350 | $59,450 | $63,550 | $67,650 |
| 60% AMI | $43,080 | $49,200 | $55,380 | $61,500 | $66,420 | $71,340 | $76,260 | $81,180 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $57,400 | $65,600 | $73,800 | $82,000 | $88,600 | $95,150 | $101,700 | $108,250 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Modesto, CA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Modesto, 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.