Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK (area median income $127,400). 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.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK’s area median income of $127,400 ranks #6 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 | $26,750 | $44,600 | $71,350 |
| 2 people | $30,600 | $51,000 | $81,550 |
| 3 people | $34,400 | $57,350 | $91,750 |
| 4 people | $41,250 | $63,700 | $101,900 |
| 5 people | $48,350 | $68,800 | $110,100 |
| 6 people | $55,450 | $73,900 | $118,250 |
| 7 people | $62,550 | $79,000 | $126,400 |
| 8 people | $69,650 | $84,100 | $134,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK runs from $44,600 for a single person up to $84,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $134,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Ketchikan Gateway 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $63,700, and for the deepest assistance under $41,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $63,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $101,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $44,600, and for the deepest assistance under $26,750.
Counties covered: Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
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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.