Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 187 · Households served: 179 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 7
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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