2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Pitkin County, CO

Median Income: $142,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pitkin County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Pitkin County, CO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $49,750 for one person or $71,050 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 — $42,650 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 $142,100.

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	$29,900
2	$34,150
3	$38,400
4	$42,650
5	$46,100
6	$49,500
7	$52,900
8	$56,300

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,750
2	$56,850
3	$63,950
4	$71,050
5	$76,750
6	$82,450
7	$88,150
8	$93,800

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.