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Housing Authority of St. Charles Parish
Housing Authority of St. Charles Parish is based in Boutte, St. Charles County, LA and administers 377 Section 8 vouchers and 129 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA094. Program type: Combined. Households served: 292. Occupancy: 57%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family (High-Rise/Apartment/Row House/Townhouse/Semi-Detached/Duplex)), effective 2024-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $14 | n/a | $20 | $17 |
| Heating (Electric) | $8 | $10 | $12 | $14 | $16 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $7 | $8 | $10 | n/a | $12 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $8 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | n/a | $14 |
| Other Electric | $16 | $23 | $31 | $40 | n/a |
| Air Conditioning | n/a | $17 | $24 | $31 | $38 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $8 | n/a | $14 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | n/a | $13 | $17 | $21 | $24 |
| Water | $20 | $21 | $27 | n/a | n/a |
| Sewer | $38 | $40 | n/a | $68 | $83 |
| Trash Collection | $19 | $19 | $19 | $19 | $19 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Other specify: Natural Gas Charge | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70030 | $1,490 | $1,680 | $2,020 | $2,580 | $3,020 |
| 70031 | $1,120 | $1,250 | $1,510 | $1,940 | $2,280 |
| 70039 | $1,090 | $1,220 | $1,470 | $1,890 | $2,220 |
| 70047 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 70057 | $1,190 | $1,330 | $1,600 | $2,060 | $2,420 |
| 70068 | $1,150 | $1,290 | $1,550 | $1,990 | $2,340 |
| 70070 | $1,400 | $1,570 | $1,890 | $2,430 | $2,850 |
| 70079 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,720 | $2,020 |
| 70080 | $1,320 | $1,480 | $1,780 | $2,280 | $2,670 |
| 70087 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,800 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of St. Charles Parish
200 Boutte Estates Dr, Boutte, LA 70039
Phone: (985) 785-2601
Official website: scphousingauthority.com
Email updates
About Housing Authority of St. Charles Parish
Overview
The Housing Authority of St. Charles Parish operates 129 public housing units and administers 377 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 292 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 57%, and its programs are combined, meaning it manages both public housing and voucher programs.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of St. Charles Parish ranks 25th in the state of Louisiana by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 88 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state. Despite its mid-range position, the authority plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to residents of St. Charles Parish.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in St. Charles Parish ranges from $1,340 to $1,780, with an average of $1,421. This is higher than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70030 at $1,780, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70087 at $1,340.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.