2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT

2 HUD areas • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region?

HUD sets Northeastern Connecticut 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: $43,750–$44,300 for one person or $62,500–$63,250 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 — $37,500–$37,950 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.

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT

Towns: Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Sterling, Thompson, Voluntown, Woodstock. Median family income: $126,500.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$26,250$43,750$70,000
2$30,000$50,000$80,000
3$33,750$56,250$90,000
4$37,500$62,500$100,000
5$40,500$67,500$108,000
6$44,360$72,500$116,000
7$50,040$77,500$124,000
8$55,720$82,500$132,000

Union town, CT Exception Area

Towns: Union. Median family income: $126,500.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$26,600$44,300$70,850
2$30,400$50,600$81,000
3$34,200$56,950$91,100
4$37,950$63,250$101,200
5$41,000$68,350$109,300
6$44,360$73,400$117,400
7$50,040$78,450$125,500
8$55,720$83,500$133,600

Income limits for all Connecticut counties

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