Income and Rent Limits
Please note that there are two sets of income limits. The first set of limits applies to units regulated by state or local programs. The second set of limits applies to units regulated by federal programs.
Maximum Affordable Sales Prices
For current information on Maximum Affordable Sales Prices, please contact the Commission at (707) 565-7551.
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State and Local Programs
Income Limits*
The income limits below apply to the following programs: Sonoma County Density Bonus, Sonoma County Second Dwelling Unit, County Fund For Housing, California Redevelopment Law
- These Income Limits apply only to Sonoma County Community Development Commission assisted units. They are not to be used as a guide for programs regulated by any agency other than the Sonoma County Community Development Commission. Please contact staff with any questions or concerns.
- These Income Limits do not apply to CDBG, HOME or NSP restricted units. Please refer to separate schedule for these units which are regulated by federal income limits set annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Effective June 1, 2026
|
Persons in Household |
Acutely Low Income (15% Area Median Income) |
Extremely Low Income |
Very Low Income (50% Area Median Income) |
60% Area Median Income |
Low Income (80% Area Median Income) |
Median Income (100% Area Median Income) |
Moderate Income (120% Area Median Income) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14,000 |
34,650 |
57,700 |
69,240 |
92,300 |
93,400 |
112,050 |
|
2 |
16,000 |
39,600 |
65,950 |
79,140 |
105,500 |
106,700 |
128,100 |
|
3 |
18,000 |
44,550 |
74,200 |
89,040 |
118,700 |
120,050 |
144,100 |
|
4 |
20,000 |
49,450 |
82,400 |
98,880 |
131,850 |
133,400 |
160,100 |
|
5 |
21,600 |
53,450 |
89,000 |
106,800 |
142,400 |
144,050 |
172,900 |
|
6 |
23,200 |
57,400 |
95,600 |
114,720 |
152,950 |
154,750 |
185,700 |
|
7 |
24,800 |
61,350 |
102,200 |
122,640 |
163,500 |
165,400 |
198,500 |
|
8 |
26,400 |
65,300 |
108,800 |
130,560 |
174,050 |
176,100 |
211,350 |
*The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has made its final decision to implement a new State Income Limit Hold Harmless (HH) Policy beginning 2013.
Maximum Rent Limits
Uses Formula in California Health & Safety Code 50052.5 & 50053
|
Unit Size Persons in Household (Minimum – Maximum) |
Extremely Low Income Rent Limit |
Very Low Income Rent Limit |
Low Income Rent Limit |
Low Income 80% Rent Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Studio (1-2) |
866 |
1,443 |
1,731 |
2,308 |
|
1 Bedroom (1-4) |
990 |
1,649 |
1,979 |
2,638 |
|
2 Bedroom (2-6) |
1,114 |
1,855 |
2,226 |
2,968 |
|
3 Bedroom (3-8) |
1,236 |
2,060 |
2,472 |
3,296 |
|
4 Bedroom (4-10) |
1,336 |
2,225 |
2,670 |
3,560 |
Utility Allowance
Subtract from the maximum rent the approved utility allowance for any utilities that the tenant pays in addition to the rent. Confirm the appropriate utility allowance with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission. See utility allowances here.
Assumption
The rents are computed based on the income limits for an assumed household size equal to the number of bedrooms in the unit plus one person. For example, the rents for a three-bedroom unit are based upon the income limits for a four-person household.
Federal Programs
Income Limits
The income limits below apply to the following programs: Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
- These Income Limits apply only to Sonoma County Community Development Commission assisted units. They are NOT to be used as a guide for programs regulated by any agency other than the Sonoma County Community Development Commission. Please contact staff with any questions or concerns.
- These Income Limits do not apply to state or locally regulated programs (Density Bonus, Second Dwelling Unit, County Fund for Housing, California Redevelopment Law). Please refer to separate schedule for these units which are regulated by state income limits set annually by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Area Median Income for a 4-person household: $132,000
|
Persons in Household |
30% Area Median Income |
Very Low Income (50% AMI) HOME Low |
60% Area Median Income |
Low Income (80% AMI) HOME High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
34,650 |
57,700 |
69,240 |
92,300 |
|
2 |
39,600 |
65,950 |
79,140 |
105,500 |
|
3 |
44,550 |
74,200 |
89,040 |
118,700 |
|
4 |
49,450 |
82,400 |
98,880 |
131,850 |
|
5 |
53,450 |
89,000 |
106,800 |
142,400 |
|
6 |
57,400 |
95,600 |
114,720 |
152,950 |
|
7 |
61,350 |
102,200 |
122,640 |
163,500 |
|
8 |
65,300 |
108,800 |
130,560 |
174,050 |
Rent Limits
Maximum Rent Limits for all HOME, CDBG, and NSP Units
As set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
|
Rent Level |
Studio |
1 Bedroom |
2 Bedroom |
3 Bedroom |
4 Bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOME Low (Very Low-Income - 50%) |
1,442 |
1,545 |
1,855 |
2,142 |
2,390 |
|
HOME High(Low Income - 65%) |
1,855 |
1,989 |
2,388 |
2,751 |
3,049 |
Utility Allowance
Subtract from the maximum rent the approved utility allowance for any utilities that the tenant pays in addition to the rent. Confirm the appropriate utility allowance with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission. See utility allowances here.
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