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

3 HUD areas • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Western Connecticut Planning Region?

HUD sets Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT income limits separately for 3 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: $48,000–$57,050 for one person or $68,550–$81,500 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 — $41,150–$48,900 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.

2 HUD areas with the same limits

Towns: Bridgewater, New Milford. Median family income: $156,800.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$28,850$48,000$76,800
2$32,950$54,850$87,750
3$37,050$61,700$98,750
4$41,150$68,550$109,700
5$44,450$74,050$118,500
6$47,750$79,550$127,300
7$51,050$85,050$136,050
8$55,720$90,500$144,850

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA

Towns: Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Sherman. Median family income: $156,800.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$32,950$54,900$82,000
2$37,650$62,750$93,700
3$42,350$70,600$105,400
4$47,050$78,400$117,100
5$50,850$84,700$126,500
6$54,600$90,950$135,850
7$58,350$97,250$145,250
8$62,150$103,500$154,600

8 HUD areas with the same limits

Towns: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton. Median family income: $156,800.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$34,250$57,050$82,000
2$39,150$65,200$93,700
3$44,050$73,350$105,400
4$48,900$81,500$117,100
5$52,850$88,050$126,500
6$56,750$94,550$135,850
7$60,650$101,100$145,250
8$64,550$107,600$154,600

Income limits for all Connecticut counties

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