Alexandria, LA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Alexandria, LA MSA (area median income $83,300). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.
Alexandria, LA MSA’s area median income of $83,300 ranks #10 of 45 HUD income-limit areas in Louisiana, where area medians range from $46,500 to $107,700.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,400 | $28,950 | $46,400 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,100 | $53,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,250 | $59,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,400 | $66,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $44,750 | $71,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,050 | $76,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 8 people | $54,650 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Alexandria, LA MSA runs from $28,950 for a single person up to $54,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $87,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Grant Parish, Rapides Parish).
Do you qualify?
Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Alexandria, LA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $41,400, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Alexandria, LA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $41,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $66,250 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Alexandria, LA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $28,950, and for the deepest assistance under $17,400.
Counties covered: Grant Parish, Rapides Parish.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.