2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Ascension Parish, LA

Median Income: $94,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Ascension Parish?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Ascension Parish, LA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $33,100 for one person or $47,250 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $33,000 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $94,500.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$19,850
2	$22,700
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$33,100
2	$37,800
3	$42,550
4	$47,250
5	$51,050
6	$54,850
7	$58,600
8	$62,400

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$52,950
2	$60,500
3	$68,050
4	$75,600
5	$81,650
6	$87,700
7	$93,750
8	$99,800

Income limits for all Louisiana counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.