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Pitkin County, CO Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Pitkin County, CO (area median income $142,100). 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.

Pitkin County, CO’s area median income of $142,100 ranks #4 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$29,900$49,750$74,800
2 people$34,150$56,850$85,450
3 people$38,400$63,950$96,150
4 people$42,650$71,050$106,800
5 people$46,100$76,750$115,350
6 people$49,500$82,450$123,900
7 people$52,900$88,150$132,450
8 people$56,300$93,800$141,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Pitkin County, CO runs from $49,750 for a single person up to $93,800 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 Pitkin 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 Pitkin County, CO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $71,050, and for the deepest assistance under $42,650.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $71,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $42,650 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $49,750, and for the deepest assistance under $29,900.

Counties covered: Pitkin 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.