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Housing Authority of the City of Minden
Housing Authority of the City of Minden is based in Minden, Webster County, LA and administers 137 Section 8 vouchers and 247 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA037. Program type: Combined. Households served: 319. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family (Apartment/Semi-Detached/Duplex)). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (L&A,F) (Electric) | $43 | $51 | $59 | $67 |
| Natural Gas (H,WH,C) (Natural Gas) | $33 | $37 | $44 | $47 |
| Trash Collection | $17 | $17 | $17 | $17 |
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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- 11/04/2026 - Celebrating Veterans Day! (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)The Housing Authority of the City of Minden will be celebrating Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71018 | $790 | $890 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71021 | $620 | $680 | $890 | $1,140 | $1,170 |
| 71023 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,720 | $1,760 |
| 71024 | $690 | $750 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| 71038 | $640 | $790 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,350 |
| 71039 | $780 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,580 |
| 71055 | $690 | $760 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 71067 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71071 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71072 | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,270 |
| 71073 | $620 | $680 | $890 | $1,140 | $1,170 |
| 71075 | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Minden
1209 East St, Minden, LA 71055
Phone: (318) 377-1077
Official website: mindenhousing.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Minden
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Minden operates 247 public housing units and administers 137 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 319 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing authority.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Minden ranks second among the three authorities serving Webster Parish by voucher count. Its peers include the Webster Parish Police Jury, which administers 177 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the Town of Cotton Valley, which does not offer any vouchers. Statewide, the authority holds the 57th position in terms of voucher size out of 88 authorities in Louisiana.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $830 to $1040, with an average of $918. This is lower than the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71039 at $1040, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71021 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.
- Webster Parish Police JuryMinden, LA, 177 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the Town of Cotton ValleyCotton Valley, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.