Program: Combined · Public housing units: 1,508 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,560 · Households served: 2,794 · Occupancy: 91% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Housing Authority of Monroe operates 1,508 public housing units and administers 1,560 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,794 households. With an occupancy rate of 91%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Ouachita Parish.
The Housing Authority of Monroe ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 1,560 Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, which manages 557 vouchers, and the West Monroe Housing Authority, with 467 vouchers. On a statewide scale, the Housing Authority of Monroe holds the 9th position out of 88 authorities in terms of voucher size.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $840 to $1,330, with an average of $1,023. This is slightly below the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71280 at $1,330, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71220 at $840.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71201 | $790 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,350 |
| 71202 | $720 | $730 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,240 |
| 71203 | $870 | $880 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,490 |
| 71209 | $870 | $880 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,490 |
| 71212 | $790 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,350 |
| 71220 | $710 | $720 | $900 | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| 71225 | $770 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,310 |
| 71227 | $790 | $840 | $980 | $1,360 | $1,570 |
| 71229 | $700 | $720 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,230 |
| 71234 | $890 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,540 |
| 71238 | $720 | $790 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 71280 | $1,010 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $1,720 |
| 71291 | $860 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,470 |
| 71292 | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,230 |
| 71418 | $690 | $720 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
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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