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Enter your household size and gross annual income to find out which AMI tiers you qualify for — and see matching listings near you.

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What is AMI?

Area Median Income (AMI) is the midpoint household income for a geographic area, set annually by HUD. Affordable housing programs set rents and income limits as a percentage of AMI — so the lower the AMI%, the lower the rent and the stricter the income limits.

30% AMIExtremely low income — priority housing for households in greatest need.
50% AMIVery low income — LIHTC and HUD-assisted housing.
60% AMILow income — most LIHTC tax credit housing.
80% AMIModerate income — workforce and HOME-funded housing.
100% AMIMedian income — market-rate and mixed-income developments.
120% AMIAbove median — generally market-rate housing.

2026 Income Limits — Los Angeles County

Maximum gross annual income to qualify. Updated annually from HUD. See LA listings →

AMI %1 person2 persons3 persons4 persons5 persons6 persons
30% AMI$22,575$25,800$29,025$32,250$34,830$37,410
50% AMI$37,625$43,000$48,375$53,750$58,050$62,350
60% AMI$45,150$51,600$58,050$64,500$69,660$74,820
80% AMI$60,200$68,800$77,400$86,000$92,880$99,760
100% AMI$75,250$86,000$96,750$107,500$116,100$124,700
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Frequently asked questions

AMI is the midpoint income for a region, published yearly by HUD. Affordable housing eligibility is set as a percentage of AMI for your county and household size — for example, a unit capped at 60% AMI is reserved for households earning up to 60% of the area median.

It depends on your county and household size. Most income-restricted units serve households between 30% and 80% of AMI. Enter your household size, county, and income above to see exactly which tiers — and which listings — you qualify for.

Lower percentages mean lower income limits and lower rents. 30% AMI (extremely low income) and 50% AMI (very low income) units serve the lowest earners; 60% AMI is the most common LIHTC tier; 80% AMI (low income) units have the highest limits. You qualify for any tier at or above your income level.

No. Income-restricted (LIHTC) units are open to anyone who meets the income limits, with or without a voucher. Many properties also accept Housing Choice Vouchers — each listing notes whether it does.

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