2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Kennebec County, ME

Median Income: $99,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kennebec County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Kennebec County, ME, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $33,600 for one person or $48,000 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 $99,100.

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	$20,200
2	$23,050
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	$33,600
2	$38,400
3	$43,200
4	$48,000
5	$51,850
6	$55,700
7	$59,550
8	$63,400

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$53,750
2	$61,450
3	$69,150
4	$76,800
5	$82,950
6	$89,100
7	$95,250
8	$101,400

Income limits for all Maine counties

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