Connecticut Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Official HUD limits for 9 counties - 4-person very low income limit ranges $62,250 to $78,400
The table shows FY2026 income limits for a 4-person household in each Connecticut county: extremely low (30% AMI), very low (50% AMI - the main Section 8 line), and low income (80% AMI). Open a county for all household sizes and an eligibility check, or find your local housing authority to apply.
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Connecticut Income Limits by County (4-Person Household)
| County | 30% AMI | 50% AMI (Section 8) | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | $38,750 | $64,600 | $103,350 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $38,750 | $64,600 | $103,350 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $37,350 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $37,500 | $62,500 | $100,000 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | $37,350 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $37,350 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $37,350 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | $47,050 | $78,400 | $117,100 |
Connecticut Income Limit FAQs
It depends on your county. For a 4-person household in Connecticut, the FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limit - the main Section 8 eligibility line - ranges from $62,250 to $78,400 per year. Select your county in the table above for exact limits by household size.
Check the low income (80% AMI) tier: some programs, including public housing, accept households up to that level. Also compare neighboring counties - limits can differ substantially, and you can apply to any housing authority whose waiting list is open, not just your own county.
The housing authority verifies gross income for everyone in your household through pay stubs, employer verification, benefit award letters, and tax records. Report all income sources - unreported income discovered later can cause denial or termination of assistance.
Related Resources
Source: HUD FY2026 Income Limits · huduser.gov