2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT

Median Income: $156,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $49,200 for one person or $70,300 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 — $42,200 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 $156,800.

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 $29,550
2 $33,800
3 $38,000
4 $42,200
5 $45,600
6 $49,000
7 $52,350
8 $55,750

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $49,200
2 $56,250
3 $63,300
4 $70,300
5 $75,950
6 $81,550
7 $87,200
8 $92,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $78,750
2 $90,000
3 $101,250
4 $112,500
5 $121,500
6 $130,500
7 $139,500
8 $148,500

Income limits for all Connecticut counties

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