Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA (area median income $79,200). 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.
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA’s area median income of $79,200 ranks #12 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 | $16,650 | $27,750 | $44,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,700 | $50,700 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,650 | $57,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,600 | $63,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,800 | $68,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| 7 people | $49,150 | $49,150 | $78,600 |
| 8 people | $52,300 | $52,300 | $83,650 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA runs from $27,750 for a single person up to $52,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $83,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish, De Soto 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $39,600, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $39,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $63,350 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $27,750, and for the deepest assistance under $16,650.
Counties covered: Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish, De Soto 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.