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Enter your household size, California county, and gross annual income to find properties that meet the published income screen. Final eligibility and availability are confirmed by the property.

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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% AMIAn income cap used by some affordable housing programs.
100% AMIA reference income level; each property has its own restrictions.

2026 Reference Income Limits — Los Angeles County

Published tax-credit limits for projects placed in service on or after May 1, 2026. Older projects and other programs may use different limits. Official income-limit tables · See LA listings →

AMI %1 person2 persons3 persons4 persons5 persons6 persons
30% AMI$34,980$39,990$44,970$49,980$53,970$57,960
50% AMI$58,300$66,650$74,950$83,300$89,950$96,600
60% AMI$69,960$79,980$89,940$99,960$107,940$115,920
80% AMI$93,280$106,640$119,920$133,280$143,920$154,560
100% AMI$116,600$133,300$149,900$166,600$179,900$193,200
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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, California county, and income above to explore properties with verified AMI tiers and published income limits. The property confirms final eligibility.

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. A household must meet the dollar income limit for its size and the property’s applicable program. Other requirements also apply.

Many tax-credit properties do not require a voucher, but program requirements differ. Confirm voucher policies and application requirements with the property.

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