2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Tensas Parish, LA

Median Income: $48,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Tensas Parish?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Tensas Parish, LA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $23,700 for one person or $33,850 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 $48,500.

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	$36,600
6	$39,300
7	$42,000
8	$44,700

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$23,700
2	$27,100
3	$30,500
4	$33,850
5	$36,600
6	$39,300
7	$42,000
8	$44,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$37,950
2	$43,350
3	$48,750
4	$54,150
5	$58,500
6	$62,850
7	$67,150
8	$71,500

Income limits for all Louisiana counties

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