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Housing Authority of St. James Parish
Housing Authority of St. James Parish is based in Lutcher, St. James County, LA and administers 252 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA092. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 195. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 7.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment/Multi-Family), effective 2024-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (L&A,F) | $33 | $39 | $52 | $57 |
| Natural Gas (H,WH,C) (Natural Gas) | $31 | $31 | $35 | $37 |
| Water (St James) | $21 | $26 | $30 | $35 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70052 | $1,070 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,980 | $2,150 |
| 70071 | $1,140 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $2,120 | $2,300 |
| 70086 | $760 | $780 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,440 |
| 70090 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,800 |
| 70723 | $870 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,760 |
| 70743 | $870 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,760 |
| 70763 | $910 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $1,840 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of St. James Parish
2627 N King Ave, Lutcher, LA 70071
Phone: (225) 869-3278
Official website: stjameshousing.com
Email updates
About Housing Authority of St. James Parish
Overview
The Housing Authority of St. James Parish operates 252 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 195 households, with an occupancy rate of 77%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the parish.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of St. James Parish manages a total of 252 public housing units, serving 195 households. With an occupancy rate of 77%, it stands as a significant provider of low-rent housing in the area. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, its focus on public housing units makes it a key resource for affordable housing in St. James Parish.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in St. James Parish ranges from $880 to $1340, with an average of $1054. This is slightly below the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70090 at $1340, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70763 at $880.
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.