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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?

$88,400/yr 1.8%vs 2025 ($86,800)

HUD Income Limits (AMI) for , AK

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska show a median income of $88,400 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $41,250, 50% AMI is $56,250, and 80% AMI is $90,000. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK and Neighbouring Counties

Northwest Arctic Borough: $88,400Yukon-Koyukuk: $71,000North Slope: $115,600$88,400$71,000$115,600

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$23,650$39,400$63,000
2$27,050$45,000$72,000
3$34,150$50,650$81,000
4$41,250$56,250$90,000
5$48,350$60,750$97,200
6$55,450$65,250$104,400
7$62,550$69,750$111,600
8$69,650$74,250$118,800

How does Northwest Arctic Borough, AK compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in Alaska.

Higher income limits than 33% of counties in Alaska · 21th of 30

Lowest: Lake and Peninsula Borough($72,600)
Highest: Denali Borough($146,200)
#CountyValue
1Denali Borough$146,200
2Aleutians West Census Area$139,000
3Juneau City and Borough$137,500
… 17 more …
21Northwest Arctic Borough(you are here)$88,400
… 6 more …
28Lake and Peninsula Borough$72,600
29Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area$71,000
30Kusilvak Census Area$55,800

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska for 2026?

The area median income in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is $88,400 a year for 2026. For a four-person household, the limits work out to $41,250 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $56,250 at 50% (very low income), and $90,000 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 Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?

HUD puts the area median income for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska at $88,400 a year in 2026.

What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska is $72,000 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $45,000, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $27,050. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

How do income limits in Northwest Arctic Borough change with household size?

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Northwest Arctic Borough, the limit is $63,000 for a 1-person household, $72,000 for 2 people, $90,000 for 4 people, and $118,800 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 Northwest Arctic 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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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.