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Summit County, UT Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Summit County, UT (area median income $167,700). 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.

Summit County, UT’s area median income of $167,700 ranks #1 of 25 HUD income-limit areas in Utah, where area medians range from $60,800 to $167,700.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$35,250$58,700$74,800
2 people$40,250$67,100$85,450
3 people$45,300$75,500$96,150
4 people$50,300$83,850$106,800
5 people$54,350$90,600$115,350
6 people$58,350$97,300$123,900
7 people$62,400$104,000$132,450
8 people$66,400$110,700$141,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Summit County, UT runs from $58,700 for a single person up to $110,700 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 Summit 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 Summit County, UT generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $83,850, and for the deepest assistance under $50,300.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Summit County, UT?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $83,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $50,300 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Summit County, UT?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $58,700, and for the deepest assistance under $35,250.

Counties covered: Summit County.

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.