Section 8 in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
HUD rent limits, income limits and housing authorities for Fairbanks North Star Borough. Serving housing authorities vary by ZIP.
HUD Fair Market Rents in Fairbanks North Star Borough (FY2027)
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,081 | $973 to $1,189 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,187 | $1,068 to $1,306 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,553 | $1,398 to $1,708 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,150 | $1,935 to $2,365 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,596 | $2,336 to $2,856 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Fairbanks North Star Borough is $1,553. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,398 to $1,708, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in Fairbanks North Star Borough
HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK fell from $1,676 in FY2026 to $1,553 in FY2027, a change of -$123 a month (-7.3%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,156 | $1,081 | -$75 (-6.5%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,277 | $1,187 | -$90 (-7.0%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,676 | $1,553 | -$123 (-7.3%) |
| 3-bedroom | $2,331 | $2,150 | -$181 (-7.8%) |
| 4-bedroom | $2,812 | $2,596 | -$216 (-7.7%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in Fairbanks North Star Borough? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
Section 8 income limits in Fairbanks North Star Borough (FY2026)
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher, a household's gross annual income generally has to be at or below the very low income limit for its size. In Fairbanks North Star Borough that is $58,150 a year for a family of four, about $4,840 a month before taxes. HUD's area median family income here is $116,300.
| Household size | Extremely low | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,150 |
| 2 people | $27,950 | $46,550 | $74,450 |
| 3 people | $34,150 | $52,350 | $83,750 |
| 4 people | $41,250 | $58,150 | $93,050 |
| 5 people | $48,350 | $62,850 | $100,500 |
| 6 people | $55,450 | $67,500 | $107,950 |
| 7 people | $62,550 | $72,150 | $115,400 |
| 8 people | $69,650 | $76,800 | $122,850 |
Which column applies to you. The middle column is the eligibility line for most applicants (24 CFR 982.201). The low income column only applies in special cases, such as families already receiving federal housing assistance. Federal rules generally require at least 75% of admissions from the waiting list each year to be extremely low income families. This does not predict selection or waiting time. For a family of four here, that threshold is $41,250 or less.
Income is counted before taxes and covers the whole household. The housing authority verifies it when your name is reached on the waiting list, so what counts is your income at that point. Being under the income limit is only one part of eligibility and does not guarantee admission.
Compare your household income with Section 8 limits and see how monthly income becomes an annual estimate.
Source: HUD FY2026 Section 8 Income Limits for the Fairbanks-College, AK MSA, huduser.gov.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
In most of the state, yes. Alaska has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Fairbanks North Star Borough can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Fairbanks North Star Borough in the Fairbanks metro
Fairbanks North Star Borough is one of the counties inside the Fairbanks, AK core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
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- Fairbanks North Star Borough rental market dataRents, home prices, cap rates and cash flow estimates for investors.
- Section 8 rent analyzerHUD rent benchmarks and modeled comparisons for Alaska ZIP codes. Confirm adopted amounts with the agency.
- Compare HUD benchmarks with market rent in AlaskaExplore modeled ZIP comparisons; these do not establish an approved rent or agency payment.
- Average rent in AlaskaMarket rent versus HUD fair market rent by city and bedroom count.
- How Section 8 rent is calculatedFair market rent, payment standards and rent reasonableness, step by step.
- Section 8 landlord math for 2026What the payment standard changes mean for cash flow this year.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the income limit for Section 8 in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
- For FY2026, the very low income screening threshold in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is $40,750 for one person, $46,550 for two, $52,350 for three and $58,150 for a family of four. Limits vary by household size. The agency also checks other eligibility requirements and any applicable exceptions.
- What counts as extremely low income in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
- HUD's FY2026 extremely low income limit in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $24,450 for one person and $41,250 for a family of four. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of the vouchers they issue from the waiting list each year to families at or below this level.
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
- The FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $1,553 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of the benchmark is roughly $1,398 to $1,708. This is not a household rent limit. ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ; ask your agency for its adopted standard and the unit's utility allowance.
Find Section 8 apartments in Fairbanks North Star Borough
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Nearby Alaska counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 96,299 · FIPS 02090.