We have MILLIONS here in the Bay Area where they get all sort of subsidies from housing to food stamps.
They keep raising our taxes to help these low income people including asking for another 0.625% sales tax in the next election to make up for some of Trump and Newsom's cuts to our hospitals that serve "low income" people.
In the Bay Area, "low income" is defined by a high threshold, often including households earning six-figure salaries, due to the region's extremely high cost of living. Affordable housing is in high demand, and waitlists are often very long. Various government and non-profit programs provide assistance, with income limits and eligibility requirements varying by location.
Income limits for low-income status
The income that qualifies as "low income" varies significantly by county. As of April 2025, the annual income limits for a single person in the most expensive counties can be over $100,000:
- Santa Clara County: Up to $111,700
- San Mateo, Marin, and San Francisco counties: Up to $109,700
- Alameda and Contra Costa counties: Up to $87,550
- State-defined low income: For comparison, the statewide limit for a single person is much lower.
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