2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Garfield County, CO

Median Income: $114,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Garfield County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Garfield County, CO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,950 for one person or $57,050 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 — $34,250 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 $114,100.

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	$24,000
2	$27,400
3	$30,850
4	$34,250
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	$39,950
2	$45,650
3	$51,350
4	$57,050
5	$61,650
6	$66,200
7	$70,750
8	$75,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$63,950
2	$73,050
3	$82,200
4	$91,300
5	$98,650
6	$105,950
7	$113,250
8	$120,550

Income limits for all Colorado counties

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