2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Gunnison County, CO

Median Income: $130,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Gunnison County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Gunnison County, CO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,250 for one person or $61,850 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 — $37,100 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 $130,800.

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	$26,000
2	$29,700
3	$33,400
4	$37,100
5	$40,100
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	$43,250
2	$49,500
3	$55,650
4	$61,850
5	$66,800
6	$71,750
7	$76,700
8	$81,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$69,300
2	$79,200
3	$89,100
4	$98,950
5	$106,900
6	$114,800
7	$122,700
8	$130,650

Income limits for all Colorado counties

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