2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT

2 HUD areas • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?

HUD sets Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT income limits separately for 2 areas, so the limit depends on the town where you apply or rent. A household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size to qualify for a Section 8 voucher: $45,250–$46,000 for one person or $64,600–$65,650 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–$39,400 for a family of four. Find your town below.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA

Towns: Chester, Cromwell, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Haddam, Lyme, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Lyme, Portland. Median family income: $129,200.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$27,150$45,250$72,350
2$31,000$51,700$82,700
3$34,900$58,150$93,050
4$38,750$64,600$103,350
5$41,850$69,800$111,650
6$44,950$74,950$119,900
7$50,040$80,150$128,200
8$55,720$85,300$136,450

6 HUD areas with the same limits

Towns: Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, Westbrook. Median family income: $129,200.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$27,600$46,000$73,550
2$31,550$52,550$84,050
3$35,500$59,100$94,550
4$39,400$65,650$105,050
5$42,600$70,950$113,500
6$45,750$76,200$121,900
7$50,040$81,450$130,300
8$55,720$86,700$138,700

Income limits for all Connecticut counties

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