Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 105 · Households served: 102 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 8
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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