2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Vernon Parish, LA

Median Income: $70,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Vernon Parish?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Vernon Parish, LA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $24,600 for one person or $35,100 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 $70,200.

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	$37,950
6	$40,750
7	$43,550
8	$46,350

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$24,600
2	$28,100
3	$31,600
4	$35,100
5	$37,950
6	$40,750
7	$43,550
8	$46,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$39,350
2	$44,950
3	$50,550
4	$56,150
5	$60,650
6	$65,150
7	$69,650
8	$74,150

Income limits for all Louisiana counties

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