2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK

Median Income: $127,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $44,600 for one person or $63,700 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 $127,400.

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	$26,750
2	$30,600
3	$34,400
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	$44,600
2	$51,000
3	$57,350
4	$63,700
5	$68,800
6	$73,900
7	$79,000
8	$84,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$71,350
2	$81,550
3	$91,750
4	$101,900
5	$110,100
6	$118,250
7	$126,400
8	$134,550

Income limits for all Alaska counties

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