2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Boulder County, CO

Median Income: $150,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Boulder County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Boulder County, CO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $52,500 for one person or $75,000 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $45,000 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $150,000.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$31,500
2	$36,000
3	$40,500
4	$45,000
5	$48,600
6	$52,200
7	$55,800
8	$59,400

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$52,500
2	$60,000
3	$67,500
4	$75,000
5	$81,000
6	$87,000
7	$93,000
8	$99,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,800
2	$85,450
3	$96,150
4	$106,800
5	$115,350
6	$123,900
7	$132,450
8	$141,000

Income limits for all Colorado counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.