Gunnison County, CO Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Gunnison County, CO (area median income $130,800). 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.
Gunnison County, CO’s area median income of $130,800 ranks #7 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 | $26,000 | $43,250 | $69,300 |
| 2 people | $29,700 | $49,500 | $79,200 |
| 3 people | $33,400 | $55,650 | $89,100 |
| 4 people | $37,100 | $61,850 | $98,950 |
| 5 people | $40,100 | $66,800 | $106,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,750 | $114,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,700 | $122,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,650 | $130,650 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Gunnison County, CO runs from $43,250 for a single person up to $81,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $130,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Gunnison 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 Gunnison County, CO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $61,850, and for the deepest assistance under $37,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Gunnison County, CO?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $61,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $37,100 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $98,950 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Gunnison County, CO?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $43,250, and for the deepest assistance under $26,000.
Counties covered: Gunnison 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.