2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT

Median Income: $122,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Northwest Hills Planning Region?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,600 for one person or $62,250 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 — $37,350 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 $122,800.

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	$26,150
2	$29,900
3	$33,650
4	$37,350
5	$40,350
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$43,600
2	$49,800
3	$56,050
4	$62,250
5	$67,250
6	$72,250
7	$77,200
8	$82,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$69,750
2	$79,700
3	$89,650
4	$99,600
5	$107,600
6	$115,550
7	$123,550
8	$131,500

Income limits for all Connecticut counties

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