Orange County, VT Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Orange County, VT (area median income $105,500). 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.
Orange County, VT’s area median income of $105,500 ranks #6 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 | $22,200 | $36,950 | $59,100 |
| 2 people | $25,350 | $42,200 | $67,550 |
| 3 people | $28,500 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,750 | $84,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,000 | $91,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,200 | $97,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,450 | $104,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,650 | $111,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Orange County, VT runs from $36,950 for a single person up to $69,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $111,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Orange 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 Orange County, VT generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $52,750, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Orange County, VT?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $52,750 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $84,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Orange County, VT?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,950, and for the deepest assistance under $22,200.
Counties covered: Orange 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.