Housing authoritiesLAParish of Jefferson
Parish of Jefferson
Parish of Jefferson is based in Harvey, Jefferson County, LA and administers 4,960 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code LA270. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 4,185. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70001 | $1,210 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,470 |
| 70002 | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,780 | $2,100 |
| 70003 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,190 |
| 70005 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 70006 | $1,080 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,870 | $2,200 |
| 70036 | $1,200 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,090 | $2,440 |
| 70053 | $940 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,630 | $1,920 |
| 70056 | $1,100 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,900 | $2,230 |
| 70058 | $1,100 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,900 | $2,230 |
| 70062 | $1,090 | $1,220 | $1,470 | $1,890 | $2,220 |
| 70065 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,730 | $2,040 |
| 70067 | $1,210 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,470 |
| 70072 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 70094 | $1,080 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,870 | $2,200 |
| 70121 | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,050 |
| 70123 | $1,210 | $1,350 | $1,630 | $2,090 | $2,460 |
| 70358 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $2,000 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Parish of Jefferson
121 Pailet Dr, Harvey, LA 70058
Phone: (504) 227-1454
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About Parish of Jefferson
Overview
The Parish of Jefferson operates a Section 8 voucher program, administering 4,960 vouchers. This voucher-only authority serves 4,185 households, with an occupancy rate of 84%. The program provides rental assistance to low-income families, helping them secure affordable housing in the community.
Scale and standing
The Parish of Jefferson ranks first among the five housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the New Orleans-Metairie area by voucher count. It is also the second-largest voucher provider in the state, out of 88 authorities with vouchers. Peer authorities in the region include the Housing Authority of the City of Kenner, which administers 1,438 vouchers, and the Pilgrim Rest Community Development Agency, which manages 169 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Parish of Jefferson ranges from $1,340 to $1,660, with an average of $1,371. This is higher than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 70123 at $1,660, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70002 at $1,340.
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.
- Housing Authority of the City of KennerKenner, LA, 1,438 vouchers
- Pilgrim Rest Community Development AgencyHarvey, LA, 169 vouchers
- Housing Authority of WestwegoWestwego, LA
- Housing Authority of Jefferson ParishMarrero, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.