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

2 HUD areas • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?

HUD sets Southeastern 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: $43,600–$46,950 for one person or $62,250–$67,050 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–$40,250 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.

Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT MSA

Towns: Bozrah, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Groton, Ledyard, Lisbon, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Stonington, Waterford, Windham. Median family income: $111,900.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$26,150$43,600$69,750
2$29,900$49,800$79,700
3$33,650$56,050$89,650
4$37,350$62,250$99,600
5$40,350$67,250$107,600
6$44,360$72,250$115,550
7$50,040$77,200$123,550
8$55,720$82,200$131,500

2 HUD areas with the same limits

Towns: Colchester, Lebanon. Median family income: $111,900.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$28,200$46,950$74,800
2$32,200$53,650$85,450
3$36,250$60,400$96,150
4$40,250$67,050$106,800
5$43,500$72,450$115,350
6$46,700$77,800$123,900
7$50,040$83,150$132,450
8$55,720$88,550$141,000

Income limits for all Connecticut counties

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