2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Natchitoches Parish, LA

Median Income: $71,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Natchitoches Parish?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Natchitoches Parish, LA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,050 for one person or $35,750 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 $71,500.

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	$15,960
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,650
6	$41,500
7	$44,350
8	$47,200

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,050
2	$28,600
3	$32,200
4	$35,750
5	$38,650
6	$41,500
7	$44,350
8	$47,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$40,050
2	$45,800
3	$51,500
4	$57,200
5	$61,800
6	$66,400
7	$70,950
8	$75,550

Income limits for all Louisiana counties

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