Orange County is one of the most affluent regions in the United States, boasting a high cost of living and a high income threshold. To be eligible for affordable housing in this area, your annual gross household income must not exceed the income limits set by the US government. The US government has made it their mission to make Orange County a safe, healthy and satisfying place to live, work and play, today and for future generations. This is why they have set an income limit for Orange County that is higher than most other areas in the country. Unfortunately, apartment rents in Orange County have increased by 20 percent over the past seven years, while the average sales price of a home has increased by 40 percent.
This means that it is becoming increasingly difficult for low-income households to find affordable housing in this area. To determine eligibility for affordable housing in Orange County, the US government has set income limits for each income category. These limits are based on the median income of the area and are adjusted annually. The table below shows the current income limits for each income category.
