2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

Median Income: $116,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Fairbanks North Star Borough?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,750 for one person or $58,150 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 $116,300.

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	$24,450
2	$27,950
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	$40,750
2	$46,550
3	$52,350
4	$58,150
5	$62,850
6	$67,500
7	$72,150
8	$76,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$65,150
2	$74,450
3	$83,750
4	$93,050
5	$100,500
6	$107,950
7	$115,400
8	$122,850

Income limits for all Alaska counties

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