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Morehouse Parish Police Jury
Morehouse Parish Police Jury is based in Bastrop, Morehouse County, LA and administers 187 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code LA258. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 179. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 7.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71220 | $710 | $720 | $900 | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| 71223 | $710 | $710 | $890 | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| 71229 | $700 | $720 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,230 |
| 71250 | $680 | $700 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,230 |
| 71261 | $710 | $710 | $890 | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| 71264 | $730 | $730 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,240 |
| 71280 | $1,010 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $1,720 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Morehouse Parish Police Jury
200 Elm St, Bastrop, LA 71220
Phone: (318) 283-0845
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About Morehouse Parish Police Jury
Overview
The Morehouse Parish Police Jury operates a Section 8 voucher program in Bastrop, Louisiana. The agency administers 187 vouchers, serving 179 households with a 95% occupancy rate. As a voucher-only authority, it does not manage any public housing units. This program helps low-income families secure affordable housing in the community.
Scale and standing
Among the 88 housing authorities in Louisiana, the Morehouse Parish Police Jury ranks 40th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. While it is not the largest authority in the state, it plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to the residents of Morehouse Parish. This ranking reflects its commitment to serving a substantial portion of the local population with housing needs.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Morehouse Parish ranges from $830 to $1,330, with an average of $920. This is lower than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 71280 at $1,330, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71261 at $830.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.