Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $106,500). 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.
Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $106,500 ranks #5 of 19 HUD income-limit areas in Maine, where area medians range from $72,100 to $139,100.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,400 | $37,300 | $59,650 |
| 2 people | $25,600 | $42,600 | $68,200 |
| 3 people | $28,800 | $47,950 | $76,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,250 | $85,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,550 | $92,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,800 | $98,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,050 | $105,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $37,300 for a single person up to $70,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $112,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Penobscot County.
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 Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $53,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $53,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $85,200 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $37,300, and for the deepest assistance under $22,400.
Counties covered: Penobscot County.
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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.