Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $93,000). 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.
Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $93,000 ranks #4 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 | $19,550 | $32,550 | $52,100 |
| 2 people | $22,350 | $37,200 | $59,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,500 | $74,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,250 | $80,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,950 | $86,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,700 | $92,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $32,550 for a single person up to $61,400 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $98,250 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Calcasieu Parish, Cameron 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 Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,500, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,500 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $74,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,550, and for the deepest assistance under $19,550.
Counties covered: Calcasieu Parish, Cameron 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.