2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Summit County, CO

Median Income: $145,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Summit County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Summit County, CO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $51,050 for one person or $72,900 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 — $43,750 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 $145,800.

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	$30,650
2	$35,000
3	$39,400
4	$43,750
5	$47,250
6	$50,750
7	$54,250
8	$57,750

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$51,050
2	$58,350
3	$65,650
4	$72,900
5	$78,750
6	$84,600
7	$90,400
8	$96,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$80,550
2	$92,050
3	$103,550
4	$115,050
5	$124,300
6	$133,500
7	$142,700
8	$151,900

Income limits for all Colorado counties

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