$104,200 salary in Orange County, California considered 'low-income' by state officials

A six-figure salary is officially considered "low-income" in Orange County, California, according to state housing officials.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development released its 2026 state income limits, revealing that a single-person household in Orange County earning $104,200 or less per year now qualifies for low-income housing assistance. The updated threshold represents a significant jump from last year’s cutoff of $94,750.

State officials use the annual...