What Qualifies as Low Income in California?

A new statewide study by the California Department of Housing and Community Development found that a single person in Los Angeles making around $70,000 a year is considered low-income. Income limits have increased in most counties across California, and they are calculated annually based on federal guidelines to determine eligibility for certain programs, such as affordable housing. The study also showed that single-person households in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties who made $104,000 were also considered low-income.