2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Bethel Census Area, AK

Median Income: $83,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bethel Census Area?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Bethel Census Area, AK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,550 for one person or $56,500 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 $83,000.

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	$23,750
2	$27,150
3	$34,150
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	$39,550
2	$45,200
3	$50,850
4	$56,500
5	$61,050
6	$65,550
7	$70,100
8	$74,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$63,300
2	$72,350
3	$81,400
4	$90,400
5	$97,650
6	$104,900
7	$112,100
8	$119,350

Income limits for all Alaska counties

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