Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 98 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 97 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Housing Authority of the City of Breaux Bridge operates 98 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 97 households with an occupancy rate of 98%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents.
The Housing Authority of the City of Breaux Bridge ranks fourth among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Peer authorities include ST. MARTIN PARISH POLICE JURY, which administers 346 Section 8 vouchers, and St. Martinville City, which administers 53 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Breaux Bridge's focus on public housing units makes it a significant provider of affordable housing in St. Martin County.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $950 to $1020, with an average of $961. This is lower than the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70518 at $1020, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70517 at $950.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70339 | $730 | $810 | $920 | $1,220 | $1,430 |
| 70380 | $780 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,650 |
| 70512 | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70517 | $770 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,490 |
| 70518 | $830 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,600 |
| 70519 | $750 | $850 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 70560 | $720 | $810 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,600 |
| 70582 | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
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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