Routt County, CO Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Routt County, CO (area median income $138,700). 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.
Routt County, CO’s area median income of $138,700 ranks #5 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 | $29,150 | $48,550 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,300 | $55,500 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,450 | $62,450 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,600 | $69,350 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,950 | $74,900 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,300 | $80,450 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,600 | $86,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,550 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Routt County, CO runs from $48,550 for a single person up to $91,550 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 Routt 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 Routt County, CO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $69,350, and for the deepest assistance under $41,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Routt County, CO?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $69,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,600 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Routt County, CO?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $48,550, and for the deepest assistance under $29,150.
Counties covered: Routt 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.