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Housing Authority of Jena
Housing Authority of Jena is based in Jena, Lasalle County, LA and administers 50 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA142. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 49. Occupancy: 98%. ZIP codes served: 8.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71342 | $650 | $710 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,500 |
| 71343 | $730 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,570 |
| 71371 | $670 | $720 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,450 |
| 71435 | $680 | $720 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,430 |
| 71441 | $660 | $710 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,450 |
| 71465 | $640 | $700 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,480 |
| 71479 | $640 | $750 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,440 |
| 71480 | $870 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $2,010 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Jena
1032 Tarver Ave Apt 9, Jena, LA 71342
Phone: (318) 992-6413
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About Housing Authority of Jena
Overview
The Housing Authority of Jena operates 50 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 49 households with an occupancy rate of 98%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Jena ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the Town of Olla, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the limited number of public housing units, the authority plays a significant role in providing housing solutions for the local population.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $840 to $890, with an average of $860. This is lower than the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71435 at $890, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71465 at $840.
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.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.