Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 142 · Households served: 87 · Occupancy: 61% · ZIP codes served: 5
The City of Port Allen Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 142 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 87 households, with an occupancy rate of 61%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Port Allen, Louisiana.
The City of Port Allen Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, notably outpacing the West Baton Rouge Parish Council, which administers 80 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 54th position among 88 housing authorities in the state of Louisiana by the number of Section 8 vouchers issued.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,100 to $1,190, with an average of $1,122. This is slightly above the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 70710 at $1,190, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70729 at $1,100.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70710 | $1,050 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,550 | $1,960 |
| 70719 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70729 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70764 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70767 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
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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