HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?
Fairbanks-College, AK metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Fairbanks-College, AK
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (Fairbanks-College, AK area) show a median income of $116,300 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $41,250, 50% AMI is $58,150, and 80% AMI is $93,050. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,150 |
| 2 | $27,950 | $46,550 | $74,450 |
| 3 | $34,150 | $52,350 | $83,750 |
| 4 | $41,250 | $58,150 | $93,050 |
| 5 | $48,350 | $62,850 | $100,500 |
| 6 | $55,450 | $67,500 | $107,950 |
| 7 | $62,550 | $72,150 | $115,400 |
| 8 | $69,650 | $76,800 | $122,850 |
How does Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in Alaska.
Higher income limits than 70% of counties in Alaska · 10th of 30
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denali Borough | $146,200 |
| 2 | Aleutians West Census Area | $139,000 |
| 3 | Juneau City and Borough | $137,500 |
| … 6 more … | ||
| 10 | Fairbanks North Star Borough(you are here) | $116,300 |
| … 17 more … | ||
| 28 | Lake and Peninsula Borough | $72,600 |
| 29 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | $71,000 |
| 30 | Kusilvak Census Area | $55,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska for 2026?
The area median income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska is $116,300 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Fairbanks-College, AK area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $41,250 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $58,150 at 50% (very low income), and $93,050 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.
What is the median income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?
HUD puts the area median income for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska at $116,300 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska is $74,450 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $46,550, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $27,950. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in Fairbanks North Star Borough change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Fairbanks North Star Borough, the limit is $65,150 for a 1-person household, $74,450 for 2 people, $93,050 for 4 people, and $122,850 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.
What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?
AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.
When are Income Limits in Fairbanks North Star Borough updated?
HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.
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