2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Sagadahoc County, ME

Median Income: $106,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Sagadahoc County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Sagadahoc County, ME, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,250 for one person or $53,200 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 $106,400.

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	$22,350
2	$25,550
3	$28,750
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	$37,250
2	$42,600
3	$47,900
4	$53,200
5	$57,500
6	$61,750
7	$66,000
8	$70,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,600
2	$68,100
3	$76,600
4	$85,100
5	$91,950
6	$98,750
7	$105,550
8	$112,350

Income limits for all Maine counties

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