Cumberland County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Cumberland County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $110,800). 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.
Cumberland County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $110,800 ranks #3 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 | $23,300 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 2 people | $26,600 | $44,350 | $70,950 |
| 3 people | $29,950 | $49,900 | $79,800 |
| 4 people | $33,250 | $55,400 | $88,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,850 | $95,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,300 | $102,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,700 | $109,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,150 | $117,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Cumberland County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $38,800 for a single person up to $73,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $117,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,400, and for the deepest assistance under $33,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Cumberland County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $88,650 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Cumberland County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,800, and for the deepest assistance under $23,300.
Counties covered: Cumberland 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.