HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in St. James Parish, Louisiana?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for New Orleans-Metairie, LA
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for St. James Parish, Louisiana (New Orleans-Metairie, LA area) show a median income of $94,000 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $33,000, 50% AMI is $47,000, and 80% AMI is $75,200. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in St. James Parish, LA and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,750 | $32,900 | $52,650 |
| 2 | $22,600 | $37,600 | $60,200 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $42,300 | $67,700 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $47,000 | $75,200 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $50,800 | $81,250 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $54,550 | $87,250 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $58,300 | $93,250 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $62,050 | $99,300 |
How does St. James Parish, LA compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in Louisiana.
Higher income limits than 86% of counties in Louisiana · 10th of 64
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Tammany Parish | $107,700 |
| 2 | West Baton Rouge Parish | $94,500 |
| 2 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $94,500 |
| … 6 more … | ||
| 10 | St. James Parish(you are here) | $94,000 |
| … 51 more … | ||
| 62 | Tensas Parish | $48,500 |
| 63 | East Carroll Parish | $48,400 |
| 64 | Claiborne Parish | $46,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in St. James Parish, Louisiana for 2026?
The area median income in St. James Parish, Louisiana is $94,000 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $33,000 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $47,000 at 50% (very low income), and $75,200 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.
What is the median income in St. James Parish, Louisiana?
HUD puts the area median income for St. James Parish, Louisiana at $94,000 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in St. James Parish, Louisiana?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in St. James Parish, Louisiana is $60,200 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $37,600, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $22,600. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in St. James Parish change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in St. James Parish, the limit is $52,650 for a 1-person household, $60,200 for 2 people, $75,200 for 4 people, and $99,300 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.
What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?
AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.
When are Income Limits in St. James Parish updated?
HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.
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