San Miguel County, CO Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for San Miguel County, CO (area median income $131,100). 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.
San Miguel County, CO’s area median income of $131,100 ranks #6 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 | $27,550 | $45,900 | $73,450 |
| 2 people | $31,500 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 3 people | $35,450 | $59,000 | $94,450 |
| 4 people | $39,350 | $65,550 | $104,900 |
| 5 people | $42,500 | $70,800 | $113,300 |
| 6 people | $45,650 | $76,050 | $121,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,300 | $130,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,550 | $138,500 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in San Miguel County, CO runs from $45,900 for a single person up to $86,550 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $138,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to San Miguel 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 San Miguel County, CO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $65,550, and for the deepest assistance under $39,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in San Miguel County, CO?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $65,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $39,350 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $104,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in San Miguel County, CO?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $45,900, and for the deepest assistance under $27,550.
Counties covered: San Miguel 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.