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Housing Authority of City of Opelousas
Housing Authority of City of Opelousas is based in Opelousas, St. Landry County, LA and administers 682 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA055. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 678. Occupancy: 99%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70512 | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70520 | $830 | $970 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 70525 | $710 | $810 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70535 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,240 |
| 70541 | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70550 | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70551 | $640 | $700 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,190 |
| 70570 | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70577 | $670 | $720 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,240 |
| 70584 | $790 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,470 |
| 70586 | $700 | $740 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| 70589 | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 70750 | $810 | $830 | $940 | $1,170 | $1,560 |
| 71322 | $660 | $710 | $900 | $1,210 | $1,380 |
| 71345 | $640 | $690 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,190 |
| 71353 | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 71356 | $630 | $700 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,290 |
| 71358 | $660 | $710 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,220 |
| 71362 | $620 | $710 | $890 | $1,140 | $1,350 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of City of Opelousas
906 Laurent St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: (337) 942-5693
Official website: opelousashousing.com
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About Housing Authority of City of Opelousas
Overview
The Housing Authority of City of Opelousas operates 682 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 678 households with a 99% occupancy rate. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of City of Opelousas ranks third among the four authorities serving St. Landry Parish. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, it stands out for its significant number of public housing units. Peer authorities in the area include the Housing Authority of the Parish of St. Landry, which administers 727 Section 8 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Eunice, which, like Opelousas, does not offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $830 to $1,040, with an average of $883. This is below the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,040 in ZIP code 70750, while the lowest is $830 in ZIP code 71353.
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 Parish of St. LandryWashington, LA, 727 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of EuniceEunice, LA
- Housing Authority of South LandryGrand Coteau, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.