Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA (area median income $144,000). 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.
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA’s area median income of $144,000 ranks #3 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 | $30,250 | $50,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $34,600 | $57,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,900 | $64,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $43,200 | $72,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $46,700 | $77,800 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $50,150 | $83,550 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $53,600 | $89,300 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $57,050 | $95,050 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA runs from $50,400 for a single person up to $95,050 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 10 counties (Adams County, Arapahoe County, Broomfield County, Clear Creek County, and more).
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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $72,000, and for the deepest assistance under $43,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $72,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $43,200 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $50,400, and for the deepest assistance under $30,250.
Counties covered: Adams County, Arapahoe County, Broomfield County, Clear Creek County, Denver County, Douglas County, Elbert County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Park 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.