2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

Median Income: $119,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $41,800 for one person or $59,650 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 $119,300.

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	$25,100
2	$28,650
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	$41,800
2	$47,750
3	$53,700
4	$59,650
5	$64,450
6	$69,200
7	$74,000
8	$78,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$66,850
2	$76,400
3	$85,950
4	$95,450
5	$103,100
6	$110,750
7	$118,400
8	$126,000

Income limits for all Alaska counties

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