Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA (area median income $156,800). 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.
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA’s area median income of $156,800 ranks #2 of 32 HUD income-limit areas in Connecticut, where area medians range from $111,900 to $156,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,950 | $54,900 | $82,000 |
| 2 people | $37,650 | $62,750 | $93,700 |
| 3 people | $42,350 | $70,600 | $105,400 |
| 4 people | $47,050 | $78,400 | $117,100 |
| 5 people | $50,850 | $84,700 | $126,500 |
| 6 people | $54,600 | $90,950 | $135,850 |
| 7 people | $58,350 | $97,250 | $145,250 |
| 8 people | $62,150 | $103,500 | $154,600 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA runs from $54,900 for a single person up to $103,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $154,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Western Connecticut Planning Region.
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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $78,400, and for the deepest assistance under $47,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $78,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $47,050 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $117,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $54,900, and for the deepest assistance under $32,950.
Counties covered: Western Connecticut Planning Region.
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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.