Hancock County, ME Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Hancock County, ME (area median income $101,200). 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.
Hancock County, ME’s area median income of $101,200 ranks #8 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 | $21,250 | $35,450 | $56,700 |
| 2 people | $24,300 | $40,500 | $64,800 |
| 3 people | $27,350 | $45,550 | $72,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,600 | $80,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,700 | $93,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,750 | $100,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,800 | $106,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Hancock County, ME runs from $35,450 for a single person up to $66,800 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $106,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Hancock 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 Hancock County, ME generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $50,600, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Hancock County, ME?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $50,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $80,950 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Hancock County, ME?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,450, and for the deepest assistance under $21,250.
Counties covered: Hancock 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.