Housing authoritiesLAAscension Parish Section 8 Program
Ascension Parish Section 8 Program
Ascension Parish Section 8 Program is based in Donaldsonville, Ascension County, LA and administers 105 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code LA009. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 102. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70346 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70449 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70725 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70734 | $1,180 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,750 | $2,200 |
| 70737 | $1,310 | $1,340 | $1,520 | $1,930 | $2,440 |
| 70769 | $1,130 | $1,160 | $1,310 | $1,660 | $2,100 |
| 70774 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,750 |
| 70778 | $1,050 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,550 | $1,960 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Ascension Parish Section 8 Program
305 Chetimatches St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: (225) 344-7187
Email updates
About Ascension Parish Section 8 Program
Overview
The Ascension Parish Section 8 Program is a voucher-only housing authority located in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. It administers 105 Section 8 vouchers, serving 102 households with a 97% occupancy rate. The program focuses on providing rental assistance to low-income families, ensuring they can afford safe and decent housing in the community.
Scale and standing
Among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Ascension Parish, the Ascension Parish Section 8 Program ranks first by voucher count, ahead of the City of Donaldsonville and the Housing Authority of the City of Donaldsonville. Statewide, it holds the 64th position out of 88 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance within the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Ascension Parish ranges from $1,100 to $1,550, with an average of $1,251. This is higher than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70737 at $1,550, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70346 at $1,100.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- City of DonaldsonvilleDonaldsonville, LA, 102 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of DonaldsonvilleDonaldsonville, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.