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Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette
Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette is based in Lafayette, Lafayette County, LA and administers 2,172 Section 8 vouchers and 466 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA005. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,921. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 16.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanerette | $714 | $732 | $920 | $1,174 | $1,545 |
| Lafayette Parish | $703 | $884 | $999 | $1,256 | $1,649 |
| Vermilion Parish | $619 | $816 | $903 | $1,193 | $1,197 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette
- LHA Family Fun Day 2026The Lafayette Housing Authority is organizing a family fun event in 2026.
- 2026 RFQ | Fee Accounting ServicesThe Lafayette Housing Authority is seeking qualifications for fee accounting services in 2026.
- RFP #2026-119 | Fee Accounting ServicesThe Lafayette Housing Authority is seeking proposals for fee accounting services from qualified providers.
- Public Housing to Open Waitlist for Studio (0-Bedroom) UnitsThe Lafayette Housing Authority will open its waitlist for studio public housing units for a limited time in August 2026.
- HCV Office Closure for Staff Training from August 10-14The Housing Choice Voucher office will be closed for staff training during the second week of August 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette
115 Kattie Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: (337) 233-1327
Official website: thelha.com
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Housing Authority of the Town of YoungsvilleYoungsville, LA
- Housing Authority of DusonDuson, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.