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Lake County, CO Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lake County, CO (area median income $124,600). 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.

Lake County, CO’s area median income of $124,600 ranks #11 of 55 HUD income-limit areas in Colorado, where area medians range from $52,800 to $150,000.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$24,150$40,200$64,350
2 people$27,600$45,950$73,550
3 people$31,050$51,700$82,750
4 people$34,450$57,450$91,900
5 people$38,680$62,050$99,300
6 people$44,360$66,650$106,650
7 people$50,040$71,200$114,000
8 people$55,720$75,800$121,350

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lake County, CO runs from $40,200 for a single person up to $75,800 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $121,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Lake 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 Lake County, CO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,450, and for the deepest assistance under $34,450.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Lake County, CO?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,450 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,900 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Lake County, CO?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,200, and for the deepest assistance under $24,150.

Counties covered: Lake County.

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.