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 Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties:
Alameda County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
Contra Costa County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
Marin County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
Napa County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
San Francisco County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
San Mateo County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
Santa Clara County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
Solano County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
Sonoma County income limits for 2026California Department of Housing and Community Development
Median figures for a four-bedroom households all exceed $200,000 per year in Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties. Santa Clara, with a median of $205,500 per year, has the highest median number statewide.
The overall state median figure is approximately $120,000.
