2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Capitol Planning Region, CT

Median Income: $129,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Capitol Planning Region?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Capitol Planning Region, CT, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $45,250 for one person or $64,600 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 — $38,750 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 $129,200.

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	$27,150
2	$31,000
3	$34,900
4	$38,750
5	$41,850
6	$44,950
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,250
2	$51,700
3	$58,150
4	$64,600
5	$69,800
6	$74,950
7	$80,150
8	$85,300

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$72,350
2	$82,700
3	$93,050
4	$103,350
5	$111,650
6	$119,900
7	$128,200
8	$136,450

Income limits for all Connecticut counties

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