Income Limits

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The Housing Choice Voucher program's income limits are based on a household's income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as set by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Below is a chart showing the maximum household income that would meet the Very Low Income and Extremely Low Income guidelines, effective May 15, 2023:

Family Size Very Low Income Extremely Low Income

50% of Area Median Income 30% of Area Median Income
1 $48,250 $28,950
2 $55,150 $33,100
3 $62,050 $37,250
4 $68,900 $41,350
5 $74,450 $44,700
6 $79,950 $48,000
7 $85,450 $51,300
8 $90,950 $54,600
  • Applicants who live and/or work in the City of Carlsbad and are in the extremely low income bracket receive priority.
  • A more extensive list of AMI calculations can be found here.