Franklin County, ME Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Franklin County, ME (area median income $85,400). 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.
Franklin County, ME’s area median income of $85,400 ranks #13 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 | $19,300 | $32,200 | $51,450 |
| 2 people | $22,050 | $36,800 | $58,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,400 | $66,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,650 | $79,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,350 | $85,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,000 | $91,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,700 | $97,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Franklin County, ME runs from $32,200 for a single person up to $60,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $97,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Franklin 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 Franklin County, ME generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $45,950, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Franklin County, ME?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $45,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $73,500 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Franklin County, ME?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,200, and for the deepest assistance under $19,300.
Counties covered: Franklin 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.