2026 Section 8 Income Limits for La Plata County, CO

Median Income: $114,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in La Plata County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in La Plata County, CO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,150 for one person or $57,350 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 — $34,400 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 $114,700.

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	$24,100
2	$27,550
3	$31,000
4	$34,400
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	$40,150
2	$45,900
3	$51,650
4	$57,350
5	$61,950
6	$66,550
7	$71,150
8	$75,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$64,250
2	$73,400
3	$82,600
4	$91,750
5	$99,100
6	$106,450
7	$113,800
8	$121,150

Income limits for all Colorado counties

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