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 size | Extremely 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.
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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.