Housing authoritiesLAHousing Authority of Monroe
Housing Authority of Monroe
Housing Authority of Monroe is based in Monroe, Ouachita County, LA and administers 1,560 Section 8 vouchers and 1,508 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA006. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,794. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 15.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Monroe
300 Harrison St, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: (318) 388-1500
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About Housing Authority of Monroe
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Ouachita Parish Police JuryMonroe, LA, 557 vouchers
- West Monroe Housing AuthorityWest Monroe, LA, 467 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.