2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Franklin County, ME

Median Income: $85,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Franklin County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Franklin County, ME, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $32,200 for one person or $45,950 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 — $33,000 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 $85,400.

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	$19,300
2	$22,050
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$32,200
2	$36,800
3	$41,400
4	$45,950
5	$49,650
6	$53,350
7	$57,000
8	$60,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$51,450
2	$58,800
3	$66,150
4	$73,500
5	$79,400
6	$85,300
7	$91,150
8	$97,050

Income limits for all Maine counties

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