Carbon County, UT Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Carbon County, UT (area median income $79,700). 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.
Carbon County, UT’s area median income of $79,700 ranks #23 of 25 HUD income-limit areas in Utah, where area medians range from $60,800 to $167,700.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,350 | $37,250 | $59,550 |
| 2 people | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 3 people | $28,750 | $47,850 | $76,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,700 | $98,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,950 | $105,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,200 | $112,300 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Carbon County, UT runs from $37,250 for a single person up to $70,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $112,300 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Carbon County.
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 Carbon County, UT generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $53,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Carbon County, UT?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $53,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $85,050 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Carbon County, UT?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $37,250, and for the deepest assistance under $22,350.
Counties covered: Carbon County.
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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.