Boulder, CO MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Boulder, CO MSA (area median income $150,000). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.
Boulder, CO MSA’s area median income of $150,000 ranks #1 of 55 HUD income-limit areas in Colorado, where area medians range from $52,800 to $150,000.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,500 | $52,500 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $36,000 | $60,000 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $40,500 | $67,500 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $45,000 | $75,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $48,600 | $81,000 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $52,200 | $87,000 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $55,800 | $93,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $59,400 | $99,000 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Boulder, CO MSA runs from $52,500 for a single person up to $99,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Boulder County.
Do you qualify?
Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Boulder, CO MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $75,000, and for the deepest assistance under $45,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Boulder, CO MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $75,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $45,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Boulder, CO MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $52,500, and for the deepest assistance under $31,500.
Counties covered: Boulder County.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.