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Housing Authority of the City of Jennings
Housing Authority of the City of Jennings is based in Jennings, Jefferson Davis County, LA and administers 166 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA118. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 161. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 10.
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70532 | $630 | $730 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,320 |
| 70546 | $700 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
| 70549 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 70581 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,330 |
| 70591 | $620 | $680 | $890 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 70640 | $640 | $750 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 70647 | $910 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,710 |
| 70648 | $670 | $840 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,400 |
| 70650 | $780 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,490 |
| 70657 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Jennings
300 Bangle Dr, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-5642
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About Housing Authority of the City of Jennings
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Jennings manages 166 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 161 households, maintaining a high occupancy rate of 97%. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Jennings ranks fourth among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Jefferson Davis Parish. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, it stands alongside peers such as the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8, which manages 132 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh, which also does not offer vouchers. This positioning reflects the diverse approaches to housing support within the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $830 to $1,210, with an average of $948. This is lower than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 70647 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70648 at $830.
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.
- Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8Jennings, LA, 132 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the Town of WelshWelsh, LA
- Housing Authority of the Town of Lake ArthurLake Arthur, LA
- Village of Fenton Housing AuthorityFenton, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.