Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA (area median income $129,200). 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.
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA’s area median income of $129,200 ranks #21 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 | $27,150 | $45,250 | $72,350 |
| 2 people | $31,000 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
| 3 people | $34,900 | $58,150 | $93,050 |
| 4 people | $38,750 | $64,600 | $103,350 |
| 5 people | $41,850 | $69,800 | $111,650 |
| 6 people | $44,950 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $80,150 | $128,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $85,300 | $136,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA runs from $45,250 for a single person up to $85,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $136,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $64,600, and for the deepest assistance under $38,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $64,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $38,750 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $103,350 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $45,250, and for the deepest assistance under $27,150.
Counties covered: Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley 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.