The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) establishes income limits based upon the Area Median Income (AMI) for each county in each state. These limits are used in determining a family’s initial eligibility for "affordable housing" programs. In 2022, the Area Median Income (AMI) for a four-person household in Santa Clara County was $168,500, as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Based on the County AMI, the income limits for a family of four (4) within each income category are represented below:
Extremely Low Income: < $50,550
Very Low Income: $50,551 to $84,250
Low Income: $84,251 to $131,750
Moderate Income: $131,751 to $202,200
Above Moderate: Above $202,200