Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 84 · Households served: 68 · Occupancy: 80% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Bienville Parish Police Jury operates a voucher-only Section 8 program, administering 84 Section 8 vouchers. This program serves 68 households, with an occupancy rate of 80%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the community.
The Bienville Parish Police Jury ranks fifth among the six authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Lincoln Parish, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers. It administers fewer vouchers than peers like the Housing Authority of the Town of Grambling, which has 154 vouchers, and the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, which manages 139. On a state level, the Bienville Parish Police Jury holds the 69th position out of 88 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers in Louisiana.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $890 to $1,220, with an average of $959. This is below the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71234 at $1,220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71245 at $890.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71001 | $680 | $730 | $940 | $1,280 | $1,550 |
| 71227 | $790 | $840 | $980 | $1,360 | $1,570 |
| 71234 | $890 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,540 |
| 71235 | $750 | $780 | $930 | $1,270 | $1,480 |
| 71245 | $720 | $750 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,440 |
| 71270 | $720 | $760 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
| 71272 | $720 | $760 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
| 71275 | $770 | $810 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,550 |
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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