AMI Income Calculator
Do I qualify for affordable housing?
Enter your household size and gross annual income to find out which AMI tiers you qualify for — and see matching listings in California.
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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 in California.
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 person | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | 5 persons | 6 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 |