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North Slope Borough, AK Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for North Slope Borough, AK (area median income $115,600). 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.

North Slope Borough, AK’s area median income of $115,600 ranks #12 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$24,300$40,500$64,750
2 people$27,800$46,250$74,000
3 people$34,150$52,050$83,250
4 people$41,250$57,800$92,500
5 people$48,350$62,450$99,900
6 people$55,450$67,050$107,300
7 people$62,550$71,700$114,700
8 people$69,650$76,300$122,100

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in North Slope Borough, AK runs from $40,500 for a single person up to $76,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $122,100 for a household of eight. These limits apply to North Slope 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 North Slope Borough, AK generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,800, and for the deepest assistance under $41,250.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $92,500 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,500, and for the deepest assistance under $24,300.

Counties covered: North Slope 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.