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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut?

$129,200/yr 2.1%vs 2025 ($126,600)

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area) show a median income of $129,200 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $38,750, 50% AMI is $64,600, and 80% AMI is $103,350. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT and Neighbouring Counties

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: $129,200New Haven: $123,200New London: $111,900Hartford: $129,200$129,200$123,200$111,900$129,200

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$27,150$45,250$72,350
2$31,000$51,700$82,700
3$34,900$58,150$93,050
4$38,750$64,600$103,350
5$41,850$69,800$111,650
6$44,950$74,950$119,900
7$50,040$80,150$128,200
8$55,720$85,300$136,450

How does Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in Connecticut.

Higher income limits than 86% of counties in Connecticut · 25th of 169

Lowest: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region($111,900)
Highest: Western Connecticut Planning Region($156,800)
#CountyValue
1Western Connecticut Planning Region$156,800
1Western Connecticut Planning Region$156,800
1Greater Bridgeport Planning Region$156,800
… 21 more …
25Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region(you are here)$129,200
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151Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region$111,900
151Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region$111,900
151Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region$111,900

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut for 2026?

The area median income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut is $129,200 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $38,750 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $64,600 at 50% (very low income), and $103,350 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut?

HUD puts the area median income for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut at $129,200 a year in 2026.

What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut?

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut is $82,700 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $51,700, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $31,000. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

How do income limits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region change with household size?

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, the limit is $72,350 for a 1-person household, $82,700 for 2 people, $103,350 for 4 people, and $136,450 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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region 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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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.