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Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $79,300). 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.

Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $79,300 ranks #11 of 45 HUD income-limit areas in Louisiana, where area medians range from $46,500 to $107,700.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$16,700$27,800$44,450
2 people$21,640$31,750$50,800
3 people$27,320$35,700$57,150
4 people$33,000$39,650$63,450
5 people$38,680$42,850$68,550
6 people$44,360$46,000$73,650
7 people$49,200$49,200$78,700
8 people$52,350$52,350$83,800

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $27,800 for a single person up to $52,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $83,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $39,650, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $39,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $63,450 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $27,800, and for the deepest assistance under $16,700.

Counties covered: Jefferson Davis Parish.

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.