Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA (area median income $107,700). 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.
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA’s area median income of $107,700 ranks #1 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 | $21,900 | $36,500 | $58,350 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,700 | $66,700 |
| 3 people | $28,150 | $46,900 | $75,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,300 | $90,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,400 | $96,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,650 | $103,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,800 | $110,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA runs from $36,500 for a single person up to $68,800 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $110,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to St. Tammany 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 Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $52,100, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $52,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $83,350 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,500, and for the deepest assistance under $21,900.
Counties covered: St. Tammany 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.