HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in El Paso County, Colorado?
Colorado Springs, CO metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Colorado Springs, CO
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for El Paso County, Colorado (Colorado Springs, CO area) show a median income of $116,400 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $34,900, 50% AMI is $58,200, and 80% AMI is $93,100. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in El Paso County, CO and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,200 |
| 2 | $27,950 | $46,600 | $74,500 |
| 3 | $31,450 | $52,400 | $83,800 |
| 4 | $34,900 | $58,200 | $93,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $62,900 | $100,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $67,550 | $108,000 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $72,200 | $115,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $76,850 | $122,900 |
How does El Paso County, CO compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in Colorado.
Higher income limits than 67% of counties in Colorado · 22th of 64
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder County | $150,000 |
| 2 | Summit County | $145,800 |
| 3 | Jefferson County | $144,000 |
| … 18 more … | ||
| 22 | El Paso County(you are here) | $116,400 |
| … 39 more … | ||
| 62 | Bent County | $67,100 |
| 63 | Saguache County | $63,200 |
| 64 | Costilla County | $52,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in El Paso County, Colorado for 2026?
The area median income in El Paso County, Colorado is $116,400 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Colorado Springs, CO area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $34,900 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $58,200 at 50% (very low income), and $93,100 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.
What is the median income in El Paso County, Colorado?
HUD puts the area median income for El Paso County, Colorado at $116,400 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in El Paso County, Colorado?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in El Paso County, Colorado is $74,500 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $46,600, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $27,950. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in El Paso County change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in El Paso County, the limit is $65,200 for a 1-person household, $74,500 for 2 people, $93,100 for 4 people, and $122,900 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.
What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?
AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.
When are Income Limits in El Paso County updated?
HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.
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