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DeSoto Parish Police Jury
DeSoto Parish Police Jury is based in Mansfield, Desoto County, LA and administers 216 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code LA230. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 158. Occupancy: 73%. ZIP codes served: 10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71027 | $870 | $970 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,530 |
| 71030 | $860 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,510 |
| 71032 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71046 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71049 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71052 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71063 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71065 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,430 |
| 71078 | $850 | $950 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,490 |
| 71419 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
DeSoto Parish Police Jury
404 Polk St, Mansfield, LA 71052
Phone: (318) 872-0880
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About DeSoto Parish Police Jury
Overview
The DeSoto Parish Police Jury operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 216 vouchers that serve 158 households. With an occupancy rate of 73%, the program provides rental assistance to low-income families in the parish. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on the voucher program to support housing needs.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in DeSoto Parish, the DeSoto Parish Police Jury ranks first by voucher count. Its peers include the Housing Authority of the Town of Logansport and the Housing Authority of the Town of Mansfield, neither of which administers Section 8 vouchers. On a statewide level, the DeSoto Parish Police Jury holds the 36th position out of 88 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in DeSoto Parish ranges from $920 to $1,210, with an average of $1,009. This is slightly below the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71027 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71419 at $920.
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.
- Housing Authority of the Town of LogansportLogansport, LA
- Housing Authority of the Town of MansfieldMansfield, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.