2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Hancock County, ME

Median Income: $101,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hancock County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Hancock County, ME, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $35,450 for one person or $50,600 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 $101,200.

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	$21,250
2	$24,300
3	$27,350
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	$35,450
2	$40,500
3	$45,550
4	$50,600
5	$54,650
6	$58,700
7	$62,750
8	$66,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$56,700
2	$64,800
3	$72,900
4	$80,950
5	$87,450
6	$93,950
7	$100,400
8	$106,900

Income limits for all Maine counties

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