FY2026 Income Limits — Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $118,600
30% AMI (4p)
$54,650
50% AMI (4p)
$91,050
60% AMI (4p)
$109,260
80% AMI (4p)
$145,700
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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 | $38,300 | $43,750 | $49,200 | $54,650 | $59,050 | $63,400 | $67,800 | $72,150 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $63,750 | $72,850 | $81,950 | $91,050 | $98,350 | $105,650 | $112,950 | $120,200 |
| 60% AMI | $76,500 | $87,420 | $98,340 | $109,260 | $118,020 | $126,780 | $135,540 | $144,240 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $102,000 | $116,600 | $131,150 | $145,700 | $157,400 | $169,050 | $180,700 | $192,350 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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.