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Bristol Bay Borough, AK Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Bristol Bay Borough, AK (area median income $122,200). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.

Bristol Bay Borough, AK’s area median income of $122,200 ranks #8 of 30 HUD income-limit areas in Alaska, where area medians range from $55,800 to $146,200.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$25,700$42,800$68,450
2 people$29,350$48,900$78,200
3 people$34,150$55,000$88,000
4 people$41,250$61,100$97,750
5 people$48,350$66,000$105,600
6 people$55,450$70,900$113,400
7 people$62,550$75,800$121,250
8 people$69,650$80,700$129,050

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Bristol Bay Borough, AK runs from $42,800 for a single person up to $80,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $129,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Bristol Bay Borough.

Do you qualify?

Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Bristol Bay Borough, AK generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $61,100, and for the deepest assistance under $41,250.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Bristol Bay Borough, AK?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $61,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $97,750 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Bristol Bay Borough, AK?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $42,800, and for the deepest assistance under $25,700.

Counties covered: Bristol Bay Borough.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.