2026 Section 8 Income Limits for San Miguel County, CO

Median Income: $131,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in San Miguel County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in San Miguel County, CO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $45,900 for one person or $65,550 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 — $39,350 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 $131,100.

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	$27,550
2	$31,500
3	$35,450
4	$39,350
5	$42,500
6	$45,650
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,900
2	$52,450
3	$59,000
4	$65,550
5	$70,800
6	$76,050
7	$81,300
8	$86,550

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$73,450
2	$83,950
3	$94,450
4	$104,900
5	$113,300
6	$121,700
7	$130,100
8	$138,500

Income limits for all Colorado counties

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