Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $94,500). 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.
Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $94,500 ranks #2 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 | $19,850 | $33,100 | $52,950 |
| 2 people | $22,700 | $37,800 | $60,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,850 | $87,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,600 | $93,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,400 | $99,800 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $33,100 for a single person up to $62,400 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $99,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 8 counties (Ascension Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, East Feliciana Parish, Livingston Parish, and more).
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 Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $47,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $47,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $75,600 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $33,100, and for the deepest assistance under $19,850.
Counties covered: Ascension Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, East Feliciana Parish, Livingston Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, St. Helena Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, West Feliciana 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.