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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT (area median income $126,500). 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.

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT’s area median income of $126,500 ranks #25 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$26,250$43,750$70,000
2 people$30,000$50,000$80,000
3 people$33,750$56,250$90,000
4 people$37,500$62,500$100,000
5 people$40,500$67,500$108,000
6 people$44,360$72,500$116,000
7 people$50,040$77,500$124,000
8 people$55,720$82,500$132,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT runs from $43,750 for a single person up to $82,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $132,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Northeastern 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $62,500, and for the deepest assistance under $37,500.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $62,500 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $37,500 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $100,000 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $43,750, and for the deepest assistance under $26,250.

Counties covered: Northeastern 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.