Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA (area median income $123,400). 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.
Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA’s area median income of $123,400 ranks #1 of 12 HUD income-limit areas in Vermont, where area medians range from $74,100 to $123,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,200 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 2 people | $29,950 | $49,900 | $79,800 |
| 3 people | $33,700 | $56,150 | $89,800 |
| 4 people | $37,400 | $62,350 | $99,750 |
| 5 people | $40,400 | $67,350 | $107,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $72,350 | $115,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $77,350 | $123,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $82,350 | $131,700 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA runs from $43,650 for a single person up to $82,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $131,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Chittenden County, Franklin County, Grand Isle 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $62,350, and for the deepest assistance under $37,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $62,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $37,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $99,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $43,650, and for the deepest assistance under $26,200.
Counties covered: Chittenden County, Franklin County, Grand Isle 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.