Housing authoritiesLAHousing Authority of the Town of Welsh
Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh
Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh is based in Welsh, Jefferson Davis County, LA and administers 36 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA039. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 24. Occupancy: 66%. 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.
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 Town of Welsh
Phone: (337) 734-2647
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About Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh
Overview
The Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh operates 36 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 24 households, with an occupancy rate of 66%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the town.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh ranks second among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Jefferson Davis Parish. It is comparable in size to the Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Arthur and the Housing Authority of the City of Jennings, which also do not administer Section 8 vouchers. In contrast, the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 manages 132 vouchers, making it the largest in the area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $830 to $1210, with an average of $948. This is below the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70647 at $1210, 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 Lake ArthurLake Arthur, LA
- Housing Authority of the City of JenningsJennings, 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.