Summit County, CO Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Summit County, CO (area median income $145,800). 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.
Summit County, CO’s area median income of $145,800 ranks #2 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 | $30,650 | $51,050 | $80,550 |
| 2 people | $35,000 | $58,350 | $92,050 |
| 3 people | $39,400 | $65,650 | $103,550 |
| 4 people | $43,750 | $72,900 | $115,050 |
| 5 people | $47,250 | $78,750 | $124,300 |
| 6 people | $50,750 | $84,600 | $133,500 |
| 7 people | $54,250 | $90,400 | $142,700 |
| 8 people | $57,750 | $96,250 | $151,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Summit County, CO runs from $51,050 for a single person up to $96,250 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $151,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Summit 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 Summit County, CO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $72,900, and for the deepest assistance under $43,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Summit County, CO?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $72,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $43,750 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $115,050 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Summit County, CO?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $51,050, and for the deepest assistance under $30,650.
Counties covered: Summit 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.