Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 218 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 209 · Occupancy: 96% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Housing Authority of Ville Platte operates 218 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 209 households, maintaining an occupancy rate of 96%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
The Housing Authority of Ville Platte ranks fourth among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Evangeline Parish. Peer authorities include the Ville Platte City, which administers 147 Section 8 vouchers, and the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, which manages 124 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, the Housing Authority of Ville Platte plays a significant role in the local housing landscape.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $830 to $900, with an average of $870. This is below the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70586, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70580.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70515 | $760 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,430 |
| 70524 | $680 | $730 | $950 | $1,210 | $1,260 |
| 70535 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,240 |
| 70554 | $640 | $680 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| 70576 | $690 | $730 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,250 |
| 70580 | $640 | $680 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| 70585 | $700 | $740 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| 70586 | $700 | $740 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| 70589 | $630 | $680 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,170 |
| 71325 | $670 | $710 | $900 | $1,210 | $1,380 |
| 71367 | $660 | $710 | $900 | $1,210 | $1,380 |
| 71463 | $660 | $810 | $900 | $1,210 | $1,380 |
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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