2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Cumberland County, ME

2 HUD areas • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Cumberland County?

HUD sets Cumberland County, ME income limits separately for 2 areas, so the limit depends on the town where you apply or rent. A household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size to qualify for a Section 8 voucher: $38,800–$48,700 for one person or $55,400–$69,550 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 — $33,250–$41,750 for a family of four. Find your town below.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Cumberland County, ME (part)

Towns: Baldwin, Bridgton, Brunswick, Harpswell, Harrison, Naples, New Gloucester, Pownal, Sebago. Median family income: $110,800.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$23,300$38,800$62,100
2$26,600$44,350$70,950
3$29,950$49,900$79,800
4$33,250$55,400$88,650
5$38,680$59,850$95,750
6$44,360$64,300$102,850
7$50,040$68,700$109,950
8$55,720$73,150$117,050

Portland, ME

Towns: Cape Elizabeth, Casco, Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, Frye Island, Gorham, Gray, Long Island, North Yarmouth, Portland, Raymond, Scarborough, South Portland, Standish, Westbrook, Windham, Yarmouth. Median family income: $139,100.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$29,250$48,700$74,800
2$33,400$55,650$85,450
3$37,600$62,600$96,150
4$41,750$69,550$106,800
5$45,100$75,150$115,350
6$48,450$80,700$123,900
7$51,800$86,250$132,450
8$55,720$91,850$141,000

Income limits for all Maine counties

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