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Haines Borough, AK Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Haines Borough, AK (area median income $115,900). 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.

Haines Borough, AK’s area median income of $115,900 ranks #11 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$24,350$40,600$64,900
2 people$27,800$46,400$74,200
3 people$34,150$52,200$83,450
4 people$41,250$57,950$92,700
5 people$48,350$62,600$100,150
6 people$55,450$67,250$107,550
7 people$62,550$71,900$114,950
8 people$69,650$76,500$122,400

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Haines Borough, AK runs from $40,600 for a single person up to $76,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $122,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Haines 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 Haines Borough, AK generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,950, and for the deepest assistance under $41,250.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $92,700 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,600, and for the deepest assistance under $24,350.

Counties covered: Haines 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.