FY2026 Income Limits — New Haven, CT MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $123,200
30% AMI (4p)
$37,350
50% AMI (4p)
$62,250
60% AMI (4p)
$74,700
80% AMI (4p)
$99,600
New Haven, CT MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $26,150 | $29,900 | $33,650 | $37,350 | $40,350 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $43,600 | $49,800 | $56,050 | $62,250 | $67,250 | $72,250 | $77,200 | $82,200 |
| 60% AMI | $52,320 | $59,760 | $67,260 | $74,700 | $80,700 | $86,700 | $92,640 | $98,640 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $69,750 | $79,700 | $89,650 | $99,600 | $107,600 | $115,550 | $123,550 | $131,500 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in New Haven, CT MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in New Haven, CT MSA, your household's gross annual income must typically be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for your household size. Federal law requires that at least 75% of all new vouchers be issued to households at or below 30% AMI (Extremely Low Income).
Income is calculated for the entire household, including wages, salaries, benefits, child support, and most other regular income sources. Some deductions — such as elderly/disabled household member deductions and dependent child deductions — reduce the amount counted toward the income limit.