FY2026 Income Limits — St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $94,000
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$47,000
60% AMI (4p)
$56,400
80% AMI (4p)
$75,200
St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $19,750 | $22,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $32,900 | $37,600 | $42,300 | $47,000 | $50,800 | $54,550 | $58,300 | $62,050 |
| 60% AMI | $39,480 | $45,120 | $50,760 | $56,400 | $60,960 | $65,460 | $69,960 | $74,460 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $52,650 | $60,200 | $67,700 | $75,200 | $81,250 | $87,250 | $93,250 | $99,300 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, your household's gross annual income must typically be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for your household size. Federal law requires that at least 75% of all new vouchers be issued to households at or below 30% AMI (Extremely Low Income).
Income is calculated for the entire household, including wages, salaries, benefits, child support, and most other regular income sources. Some deductions — such as elderly/disabled household member deductions and dependent child deductions — reduce the amount counted toward the income limit.