2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lincoln Parish, LA

Median Income: $67,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lincoln Parish?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lincoln Parish, LA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $23,750 for one person or $33,900 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 $67,800.

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	$15,960
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$36,650
6	$39,350
7	$42,050
8	$44,750

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$23,750
2	$27,150
3	$30,550
4	$33,900
5	$36,650
6	$39,350
7	$42,050
8	$44,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$38,000
2	$43,400
3	$48,850
4	$54,250
5	$58,600
6	$62,950
7	$67,300
8	$71,650

Income limits for all Louisiana counties

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