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Denali Borough, AK Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Denali Borough, AK (area median income $146,200). 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.

Denali Borough, AK’s area median income of $146,200 ranks #1 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$30,700$51,200$74,800
2 people$35,100$58,500$85,450
3 people$39,500$65,800$96,150
4 people$43,850$73,100$106,800
5 people$48,350$78,950$115,350
6 people$55,450$84,800$123,900
7 people$62,550$90,650$132,450
8 people$69,650$96,500$141,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Denali Borough, AK runs from $51,200 for a single person up to $96,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Denali 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 Denali Borough, AK generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $73,100, and for the deepest assistance under $43,850.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $73,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $43,850 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $51,200, and for the deepest assistance under $30,700.

Counties covered: Denali 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.