Income Limits
Connecticut
Connecticut income limits help determine eligibility for Section 8. Only US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens with eligible immigratio
Connecticut 2026
Income Limits for Section 8
Providers determine eligibility for Section 8 based on total annual gross income and family size. The household income cannot exceed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s income limits. There are three categories:
- Extremely Low-Income (ELI): HUD defines ELI incomes as those that “do not exceed the greater of 30 percent of the median family income for the area or the federal poverty guidelines as published by the Department of Health and Human Services.”
- Very Low Income (VLI): VLI incomes are 50 percent of area median incomes.
- Low Income (LI): LI incomes are 80 percent of area median incomes.
Statewide Income Limits for Connecticut
The statewide income limits for Connecticut are as follows. You can find your specific county or MSA here.
FY 2026 State Income Limits
| Income Category | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7 People | 8 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extremely Low Income (30% of median) | $27,200 | $31,100 | $35,000 | $38,850 | $42,000 | $45,100 | $48,200 | $51,300 |
| Very Low Income (50% of median) | $45,350 | $51,800 | $58,300 | $64,750 | $69,950 | $75,150 | $80,300 | $85,500 |
| Low Income (80% of median) | $72,550 | $82,900 | $93,250 | $103,600 | $111,900 | $120,200 | $128,500 | $136,800 |
Income limits can differ from exactly 30%, 50%, or 80% of the statewide median family income, because HUD applies ceilings and floors. Source: HUD FY 2026 Income Limits — Connecticut. Last updated: August 2026.
