Most federal and State housing assistance programs set maximum incomes for eligibility to live in assisted housing, and maximum rents and housing costs that may be charged to eligible residents, usually based on their incomes.
The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) publishes annual tables of official federal and State income limits for determining these maximums for a variety of programs, including most of those on the web site.
State statutory limits are based on federal limits set and periodically revised by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. HUD’s limits are based on surveys of local area median income (AMI). The commonly used income categories are approximately as follows, subject to variations for household size and other factors:
- Acutely low income: 0-15% of AMI
- Extremely low income: 15-30% of AMI
- Very low income: 30% to 50% of AMI
- Lower income: 50% to 80% of AMI; the term may also be used to mean 0% to 80% of AMI
- Moderate income: 80% to 120% of AMI
“Affordable housing cost” for lower-income households is defined in State law as not more than 30 percent of gross household income with variations (Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5). The comparable federal limit, more widely used, is 30 percent of gross income, with variations. “Housing cost” commonly includes rent or mortgage payments, utilities (gas, electricity, water, sewer, garbage, recycling, green waste), and property taxes and insurance on owner-occupied housing.
State Income Limit Hold Harmless Policy
In 2013, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) implemented a State Hold Harmless Policy as a result of the discontinuation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) long-standing Hold Harmless Policy in 2009. The purpose of HUD’s former Hold Harmless policy was to not allow decreases to county area median income (AMI) and household size income limit figures when annually updating Section 8 income limits.
HCD’s Hold Harmless policy, identical to HUD’s former policy, applies to State and local affordable housing programs statutorily linked to HUD income limits. HCD implements its Hold Harmless Policy upon receipt of HUD’s annual update of Section 8 Program Income Limits and adjusts any current year decreases to retain higher prior year figures.
The State’s Hold Harmless policy supports objectives to preserve and increase the supply of affordable rental housing. Availability of affordable rental housing benefits a broad public and households with different income levels served by affordable housing providers required to comply with Health and Safety Code (H&SC) income limits and affordable rent criteria [H&SC 50093(c)].
FAQs
FY 2024 Section 8 Income Limits (Effective 04/15/2024)
| Number of Persons | Extremely Low Income 30% of Median | Low Income 80% of Median |
|---|
| 1 | $ 29,150 | $ 77,700 |
| 2 | $ 33,300 | $ 88,800 |
| 3 | $ 37,450 | $ 99,900 |
| 4 | $ 41,600 | $ 110,950 |
4 more rowsApr 15, 2024
Medicaid Income Eligibility Requirements
- One person: $17,609.
- Two people: $23,792.
- Three people: $29,974.
- Four people: $36,156.
- Five people: $42,339.
Income Limits for Adult Medi-Cal 2024
| Family Size | Gross Income Threshold (138% FPL) |
|---|
| 1 | $20,783 |
| 2 | $28,208 |
| 3 | $35,632 |
| 4 | $43,056 |
4 more rowsApr 22, 2024
What can cause termination from Section 8 housing? Some common reasons include the tenant (or their guests) engaging in drug-related activity, not paying rent, Page 2 engaging in criminal activity, or violation of terms of the lease, to name a few. Fraud is another reason a recipient may be terminated from the program.
What is considered low income in Missouri? ›
Benefit Program Income Limits
| Program | 1 | Federal Poverty Level |
|---|
| Program Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary | 1 $20,331 | Federal Poverty Level 135% |
| Program SNAP | 1 Gross: $18,960 Net: $14,580 | Federal Poverty Level 130% gross income & 100% net income |
| Program Temporary Assistance (TA)* | 1 $1,632 | Federal Poverty Level N/A |
11 more rowsAccording to HUD data, there were 2,262,451 vouchers in use across the country as of November 2022. California, New York and Texas have the most, with a combined 687,000 vouchers, according to the data.
Does social security count as income for Medi-Cal? ›
Income-based Medi-Cal counts most types of earned and unearned income you have. However, some income is not counted, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and some contributions to retirement accounts.
How does Medi-Cal verify income? ›
Pay stub must include: Name of person must be on stub or other identifying information to link to the person (i.e., SSN). Pay stub must be issued within the last 45 days showing the gross amount (include tips, overtime, commission and bonus). A pay stub or check indicating only net amount is not acceptable.
Which state has the highest income limit for Medicaid? ›
The state with the highest Medicaid income limit is Alaska, where households of eight people must have a maximum income of less than $77,526.
What is the highest income to qualify for Obamacare? ›
Obamacare subsidy income limits for 2024
| Household size | Min. income | Typical max. income |
|---|
| 2 | $19,720 | $78,880 |
| 3 | $24,860 | $99,440 |
| 4 | $30,000 | $120,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 | $140,560 |
1 more rowJan 2, 2024
The value of someone's primary residence could be their single biggest personal asset. Many older adults breathe a sigh of relief when they learn that their home equity does not count against them when they apply for Medi-cal. The state looks at other countable assets, such as what funds they have in a bank account.
What is the poverty line for a single person in California? ›
2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines
| Persons in Family Household | Poverty Guideline | MAGI Household Income <500% FPL |
|---|
| 1 | $15,060 | $75,300 |
| 2 | $20,440 | $102,200 |
| 3 | $25,820 | $129,100 |
| 4 | $31,200 | $156,000 |
4 more rowsMar 29, 2024
Will I Qualify for Affordable Housing?
| Household Size | Extremely-Low Income, Not to Exceed: | Very-Low Income, Not to Exceed: |
|---|
| 1 person | $33,150 | $55,250 |
| 2 person | $37,900 | $63,100 |
| 3 person | $42,650 | $71,050 |
| 4 person | $47,350 | $78,900 |
4 more rowsThe maximum housing assistance is generally the lesser of the payment standard minus 30% of the family's monthly adjusted income or the gross rent for the unit minus 30% of monthly adjusted income.
How long can you stay on Section 8 housing in California? ›
How long can I remain in the Section 8 Voucher Program? Current Program rules allow you to continue to receive housing assistance as long as you are income-eligible and as long as you fulfill your tenant obligations established by HUD for the Section 8 Program.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Wisconsin? ›
FY 2024 LOW-INCOME LIMITS
| FY 2024 LOW-INCOME LIMITS (80% of Milwaukee County Median Income) Maximum Household Income Allowed Per Year* |
|---|
| 1 Person | 2 People | 4 People |
|---|
| $57,200 | $65,400 | $81,700 |
What are the Income Limits?
| 1 Bedroom | 4 Bedroom |
|---|
| LIP/EOHLC 80% Rents | $2,605 | $3,517 |
| Masshousing 40B | $2,442 | $3,777 |
| FMR FY 2024 | $2,377 | $3,765 |
| TBRA Payment Standard | $2,377 | $3,765 |
Generally, the family's income may not exceed 50 percent of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. [By law, a PHA must provide 75 percent of its vouchers to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income.]
How much is a 2 bedroom section 8 voucher in Ohio? ›
According to CMHA's website, vouchers reimburse a tenant with a set amount of rent. For voucher holders searching for a one-bedroom unit, the highest the voucher can cover is $912, and for a two-bedroom, the voucher pays up to $1,135.
