Maine Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Official HUD limits for 16 counties - 4-person very low income limit ranges $45,950 to $69,550
The table shows FY2026 income limits for a 4-person household in each Maine county: extremely low (30% AMI), very low (50% AMI - the main Section 8 line), and low income (80% AMI). Open a county for all household sizes and an eligibility check, or find your local housing authority to apply.
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Maine Income Limits by County (4-Person Household)
| County | 30% AMI | 50% AMI (Section 8) | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | $33,000 | $46,950 | $75,100 |
| Aroostook County | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| Cumberland County | $41,750 | $69,550 | $106,800 |
| Franklin County | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| Hancock County | $33,000 | $50,600 | $80,950 |
| Kennebec County | $33,000 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| Knox County | $33,000 | $49,150 | $78,650 |
| Lincoln County | $33,000 | $51,200 | $81,900 |
| Oxford County | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| Penobscot County | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| Piscataquis County | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| Sagadahoc County | $33,000 | $53,200 | $85,100 |
| Somerset County | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| Waldo County | $33,000 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| Washington County | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| York County | $33,000 | $53,400 | $85,450 |
Maine Income Limit FAQs
It depends on your county. For a 4-person household in Maine, the FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limit - the main Section 8 eligibility line - ranges from $45,950 to $69,550 per year. Select your county in the table above for exact limits by household size.
Check the low income (80% AMI) tier: some programs, including public housing, accept households up to that level. Also compare neighboring counties - limits can differ substantially, and you can apply to any housing authority whose waiting list is open, not just your own county.
The housing authority verifies gross income for everyone in your household through pay stubs, employer verification, benefit award letters, and tax records. Report all income sources - unreported income discovered later can cause denial or termination of assistance.
Related Resources
Source: HUD FY2026 Income Limits · huduser.gov