Colchester town, CT Exception Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Colchester town, CT Exception Area (area median income $111,900). 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.
Colchester town, CT Exception Area’s area median income of $111,900 ranks #30 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 | $28,200 | $46,950 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,200 | $53,650 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,250 | $60,400 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,250 | $67,050 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,500 | $72,450 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,700 | $77,800 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $83,150 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,550 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Colchester town, CT Exception Area runs from $46,950 for a single person up to $88,550 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 Southeastern 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 Colchester town, CT Exception Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $67,050, and for the deepest assistance under $40,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Colchester town, CT Exception Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $67,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $40,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Colchester town, CT Exception Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $46,950, and for the deepest assistance under $28,200.
Counties covered: Southeastern 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.