2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Chittenden County, VT

Median Income: $123,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Chittenden County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Chittenden County, VT, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,650 for one person or $62,350 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 — $37,400 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 $123,400.

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	$26,200
2	$29,950
3	$33,700
4	$37,400
5	$40,400
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	$43,650
2	$49,900
3	$56,150
4	$62,350
5	$67,350
6	$72,350
7	$77,350
8	$82,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$69,850
2	$79,800
3	$89,800
4	$99,750
5	$107,750
6	$115,750
7	$123,700
8	$131,700

Income limits for all Vermont counties

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