St. Mary Parish, LA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for St. Mary Parish, LA (area median income $69,600). 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.
St. Mary Parish, LA’s area median income of $69,600 ranks #23 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 | $15,960 | $24,400 | $39,000 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $27,850 | $44,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $31,350 | $50,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $34,800 | $55,700 |
| 5 people | $37,600 | $37,600 | $60,200 |
| 6 people | $40,400 | $40,400 | $64,650 |
| 7 people | $43,200 | $43,200 | $69,100 |
| 8 people | $45,950 | $45,950 | $73,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in St. Mary Parish, LA runs from $24,400 for a single person up to $45,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $73,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to St. Mary 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 St. Mary Parish, LA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $34,800, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in St. Mary Parish, LA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $34,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $55,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in St. Mary Parish, LA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $24,400, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.
Counties covered: St. Mary 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.