Chugach Census Area, AK Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Chugach Census Area, AK (area median income $114,600). 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.
Chugach Census Area, AK’s area median income of $114,600 ranks #13 of 30 HUD income-limit areas in Alaska, where area medians range from $55,800 to $146,200.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,100 | $40,150 | $64,200 |
| 2 people | $27,550 | $45,850 | $73,400 |
| 3 people | $34,150 | $51,600 | $82,550 |
| 4 people | $41,250 | $57,300 | $91,700 |
| 5 people | $48,350 | $61,900 | $99,050 |
| 6 people | $55,450 | $66,500 | $106,400 |
| 7 people | $62,550 | $71,100 | $113,750 |
| 8 people | $69,650 | $75,650 | $121,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Chugach Census Area, AK runs from $40,150 for a single person up to $75,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $121,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Chugach Census Area.
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 Chugach Census Area, AK generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,300, and for the deepest assistance under $41,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Chugach Census Area, AK?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Chugach Census Area, AK?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,150, and for the deepest assistance under $24,100.
Counties covered: Chugach Census Area.
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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.