Water Street affordable housing apartment complex

Median Income in Santa Cruz to Qualify for “Affordable” Housing

According to the California Department of Housing & Community Development, affordable housing income limits are established using the Area Median Income (AMI), which sits at $132,800 for a 4-person household in Santa Cruz County. Eligibility thresholds are classified by household size and income tiers, with affordable costs generally capped at 30% of your gross income.

income limits graph for affordable housing

Pictured above: Water Street Apartments, 708 Water Street, Santa Cruz

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