St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area · FY2026 area median income $94,000 · effective May 1, 2026
Check whether a deal here pencils →| Unit | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $329 | $493 | $658 | $822 | $987 | $1,151 | $1,316 |
| 1BR | $352 | $528 | $705 | $881 | $1,057 | $1,233 | $1,410 |
| 2BR | $423 | $634 | $846 | $1,057 | $1,269 | $1,480 | $1,692 |
| 3BR | $489 | $733 | $978 | $1,222 | $1,467 | $1,711 | $1,956 |
| 4BR | $545 | $818 | $1,091 | $1,363 | $1,636 | $1,909 | $2,182 |
Gross rent includes utilities. Subtract the utility allowance for the rent you can charge.
| Household | 30% | 50% | 60% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,740 | $32,900 | $39,480 | $52,640 |
| 2 persons | $22,560 | $37,600 | $45,120 | $60,160 |
| 3 persons | $25,380 | $42,300 | $50,760 | $67,680 |
| 4 persons | $28,200 | $47,000 | $56,400 | $75,200 |
| 5 persons | $30,480 | $50,800 | $60,960 | $81,280 |
| 6 persons | $32,730 | $54,550 | $65,460 | $87,280 |
| 7 persons | $34,980 | $58,300 | $69,960 | $93,280 |
| 8 persons | $37,230 | $62,050 | $74,460 | $99,280 |
Rents are capped at 30% of the income limit for an imputed household of 1.5 persons per bedroom, so a two-bedroom unit uses the three-person limit. Under the average income test, units can be designated from 20% to 80% AMI as long as the weighted average stays at or below 60%.
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