2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Anchorage Municipality, AK

Median Income: $135,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Anchorage Municipality?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Anchorage Municipality, AK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $47,300 for one person or $67,550 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $41,250 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $135,100.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,400
2	$32,450
3	$36,500
4	$41,250
5	$48,350
6	$55,450
7	$62,550
8	$69,650

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$47,300
2	$54,050
3	$60,800
4	$67,550
5	$73,000
6	$78,400
7	$83,800
8	$89,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,800
2	$85,450
3	$96,150
4	$106,800
5	$115,350
6	$123,900
7	$132,450
8	$141,000

Income limits for all Alaska counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.