Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA (area median income $96,600). 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.
Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA’s area median income of $96,600 ranks #11 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 | $19,750 | $32,850 | $52,600 |
| 2 people | $22,550 | $37,600 | $60,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,250 | $67,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,950 | $75,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,750 | $81,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,500 | $87,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,200 | $93,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,000 | $99,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA runs from $32,850 for a single person up to $62,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $99,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Androscoggin 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,950, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $75,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,850, and for the deepest assistance under $19,750.
Counties covered: Androscoggin 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.