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Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge
Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge is based in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA and administers 4,503 Section 8 vouchers and 899 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA003. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,218. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 28.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2025-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $21 | $24 | $26 | $28 | $31 |
| Heating (Electric) | $17 | $20 | $23 | $25 | $28 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $11 | $13 | $15 | $17 | $19 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $6 | $7 | $10 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $11 | $13 |
| Other Electric | $27 | $31 | $44 | $56 | $68 |
| Air Conditioning | $10 | $12 | $27 | $42 | $57 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $11 | $16 | $20 | $25 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $14 | $16 | $20 | $25 | $29 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Other Electric Consumption | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Other Natural Gas Consumption | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70714 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70722 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70739 | $1,330 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,940 | $2,490 |
| 70748 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70770 | $1,240 | $1,270 | $1,440 | $1,820 | $2,300 |
| 70777 | $1,150 | $1,170 | $1,330 | $1,690 | $2,130 |
| 70791 | $1,230 | $1,260 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,290 |
| 70801 | $1,460 | $1,490 | $1,690 | $2,140 | $2,710 |
| 70802 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70803 | $980 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,450 | $1,830 |
| 70805 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70806 | $1,040 | $1,060 | $1,200 | $1,520 | $1,920 |
| 70807 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70808 | $1,120 | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,650 | $2,080 |
| 70809 | $1,200 | $1,230 | $1,390 | $1,760 | $2,230 |
| 70810 | $1,190 | $1,220 | $1,380 | $1,750 | $2,210 |
| 70811 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70812 | $1,090 | $1,110 | $1,260 | $1,600 | $2,020 |
| 70813 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70814 | $950 | $970 | $1,100 | $1,390 | $1,760 |
| 70815 | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70816 | $980 | $1,010 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,830 |
| 70817 | $1,180 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,740 | $2,200 |
| 70818 | $1,170 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,720 | $2,180 |
| 70819 | $1,040 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,530 | $1,940 |
| 70820 | $940 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,750 |
| 70825 | $990 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,460 | $1,840 |
| 70836 | $1,290 | $1,320 | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,410 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge
4731 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 923-8100
Official website: ebrpha.org
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About Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge
Overview
The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge manages 899 public housing units and administers 4,503 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,218 households. With an occupancy rate of 78%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the third-largest voucher program in the state, out of 88 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers. For comparison, the Louisiana Housing Authority, another peer in the region, administers 1,784 Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in East Baton Rouge ranges from $1,100 to $1,810, with an average of $1,272. This is higher than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 70801 at $1,810, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70807 at $1,100.
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.
- Louisiana Housing AuthorityBaton Rouge, LA, 1,784 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.