Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 216 · Households served: 158 · Occupancy: 73% · ZIP codes served: 10
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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