2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Chugach Census Area, AK

Median Income: $114,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Chugach Census Area?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Chugach Census Area, AK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,150 for one person or $57,300 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 $114,600.

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	$24,100
2	$27,550
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	$40,150
2	$45,850
3	$51,600
4	$57,300
5	$61,900
6	$66,500
7	$71,100
8	$75,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$64,200
2	$73,400
3	$82,550
4	$91,700
5	$99,050
6	$106,400
7	$113,750
8	$121,050

Income limits for all Alaska counties

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