2026 Section 8 Income Limits for North Slope Borough, AK

Median Income: $115,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in North Slope Borough?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in North Slope Borough, AK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,500 for one person or $57,800 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 $115,600.

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 $24,300
2 $27,800
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 $40,500
2 $46,250
3 $52,050
4 $57,800
5 $62,450
6 $67,050
7 $71,700
8 $76,300

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $64,750
2 $74,000
3 $83,250
4 $92,500
5 $99,900
6 $107,300
7 $114,700
8 $122,100

Income limits for all Alaska counties

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