2026 Section 8 Income Limits for El Paso County, CO

Median Income: $116,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in El Paso County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in El Paso County, CO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,750 for one person or $58,200 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 — $34,900 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 $116,400.

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	$24,450
2	$27,950
3	$31,450
4	$34,900
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$40,750
2	$46,600
3	$52,400
4	$58,200
5	$62,900
6	$67,550
7	$72,200
8	$76,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$65,200
2	$74,500
3	$83,800
4	$93,100
5	$100,550
6	$108,000
7	$115,450
8	$122,900

Income limits for all Colorado counties

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