New Haven, CT MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for New Haven, CT MSA (area median income $123,200). 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.
New Haven, CT MSA’s area median income of $123,200 ranks #27 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 | $26,150 | $43,600 | $69,750 |
| 2 people | $29,900 | $49,800 | $79,700 |
| 3 people | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,650 |
| 4 people | $37,350 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| 5 people | $40,350 | $67,250 | $107,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $72,250 | $115,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $77,200 | $123,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $82,200 | $131,500 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in New Haven, CT MSA runs from $43,600 for a single person up to $82,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $131,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to South Central 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 New Haven, CT MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $62,250, and for the deepest assistance under $37,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in New Haven, CT MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $62,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $37,350 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $99,600 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in New Haven, CT MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $43,600, and for the deepest assistance under $26,150.
Counties covered: South Central 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.