Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 260 · Households served: 150 · Occupancy: 57% · ZIP codes served: 4
The Housing Authority of Newellton operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 260 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 150 households, with an occupancy rate of 57%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Tensas Parish.
Among the 88 housing authorities in Louisiana that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of Newellton ranks 33rd in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of such agencies within the state, indicating a significant but not overwhelming presence in the region's housing assistance landscape.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Housing Authority of Newellton ranges from $830 to $1000, with an average of $873. This is lower than the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71366 at $1000, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71357 at $830.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71282 | $640 | $710 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,490 |
| 71357 | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,350 |
| 71366 | $770 | $970 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,610 |
| 71375 | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,350 |
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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