La Plata County, CO Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for La Plata County, CO (area median income $114,700). 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.
La Plata County, CO’s area median income of $114,700 ranks #14 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 | $24,100 | $40,150 | $64,250 |
| 2 people | $27,550 | $45,900 | $73,400 |
| 3 people | $31,000 | $51,650 | $82,600 |
| 4 people | $34,400 | $57,350 | $91,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,950 | $99,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,550 | $106,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,150 | $113,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,750 | $121,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in La Plata County, CO runs from $40,150 for a single person up to $75,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $121,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to La Plata 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 La Plata County, CO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,350, and for the deepest assistance under $34,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in La Plata County, CO?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in La Plata County, CO?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,150, and for the deepest assistance under $24,100.
Counties covered: La Plata 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.