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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 sizeExtremely 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.

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.