Program: Combined · Public housing units: 466 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,172 · Households served: 1,921 · Occupancy: 72% · ZIP codes served: 16
The Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette manages 466 public housing units and administers 2,172 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,921 households. With a 72% occupancy rate, the authority operates a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to residents in need.
The Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes, including the Housing Authority of the Town of Youngsville and the Housing Authority of Duson, both of which do not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the sixth position in terms of voucher size among 88 authorities in Louisiana.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Lafayette ranges from $950 to $1,220, with an average of $1,037. This is slightly below the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70508 at $1,220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70525 at $950.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70501 | $770 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,490 |
| 70503 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,190 | $1,500 | $1,750 |
| 70506 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,170 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 70507 | $760 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 70508 | $990 | $1,150 | $1,290 | $1,620 | $1,900 |
| 70517 | $770 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,490 |
| 70518 | $830 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,600 |
| 70520 | $830 | $970 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 70525 | $710 | $810 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70529 | $710 | $810 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70555 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,770 | $1,790 |
| 70558 | $960 | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,810 |
| 70560 | $720 | $810 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,600 |
| 70578 | $710 | $810 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,430 |
| 70583 | $760 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 70592 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
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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