Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $139,100). 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.
Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $139,100 ranks #1 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 | $29,250 | $48,700 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,400 | $55,650 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,600 | $62,600 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,750 | $69,550 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $45,100 | $75,150 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,450 | $80,700 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,800 | $86,250 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,850 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $48,700 for a single person up to $91,850 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Cumberland County, York 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 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $69,550, and for the deepest assistance under $41,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $69,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,750 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $48,700, and for the deepest assistance under $29,250.
Counties covered: Cumberland County, York 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.