Here are California's affordable housing income limits for 2026

It's that time of year again: California Department of Housing and Community Development has released updated 2026 income limits and median household income figures for all of the state's 58 counties.

These figures help to determine applicant eligibility for programs which are based on the level of household income. For our audience, their most important role is determining who is eligible for new units of deed-restricted affordable housing.

Here are the 2026 numbers for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties:

All counties showed minor increases year-over-year, with the median income for a four-person household in Los Angeles County now at $108,100, up from $106,500 in 2025. San Bernardino and Riverside Counties are slightly behind at $106,500 each, while Orange and Ventura Counties remain well ahead at $138,600 and $135,600, respectively.

In the Bay Area, where incomes are driven by the tech industry, four counties have eclipsed the $200,000 mark this year, including San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, and Santa Clara, which is the statewide leader at $205,500.

For the state as a whole, median incomes now stand at $120,200, up from $118,100 last year.

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