2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lafourche Parish, LA

Median Income: $86,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lafourche Parish?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lafourche Parish, LA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $29,150 for one person or $41,600 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 $86,600.

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	$17,500
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$54,950

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$29,150
2	$33,300
3	$37,450
4	$41,600
5	$44,950
6	$48,300
7	$51,600
8	$54,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,600
2	$53,250
3	$59,900
4	$66,550
5	$71,900
6	$77,200
7	$82,550
8	$87,850

Income limits for all Louisiana counties

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