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Sabine Parish, LA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Sabine Parish, LA (area median income $68,200). 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.

Sabine Parish, LA’s area median income of $68,200 ranks #25 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$15,960$23,900$38,200
2 people$21,640$27,300$43,650
3 people$27,320$30,700$49,100
4 people$33,000$34,100$54,550
5 people$36,850$36,850$58,950
6 people$39,600$39,600$63,300
7 people$42,300$42,300$67,650
8 people$45,050$45,050$72,050

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Sabine Parish, LA runs from $23,900 for a single person up to $45,050 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $72,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Sabine 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 Sabine Parish, LA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $34,100, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Sabine Parish, LA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $34,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $54,550 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Sabine Parish, LA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $23,900, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.

Counties covered: Sabine 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.