Housing authoritiesLASt. Bernard Parish Government
St. Bernard Parish Government
St. Bernard Parish Government is based in Chalmette, St. Bernard County, LA and administers 544 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code LA187. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 408. Occupancy: 75%. ZIP codes served: 6.
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.
Latest from St. Bernard Parish Government
- ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO FILL VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONSThe St. Bernard Parish Government is recruiting volunteers to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions.
- ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO FILL VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONSThe St. Bernard Parish Government is looking for volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions.
- Public Notice - 2026 St. Bernard Parish Council Meeting DatesThe St. Bernard Parish Government has announced the dates for 2026 Council meetings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70032 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,800 |
| 70040 | $1,340 | $1,500 | $1,810 | $2,330 | $2,740 |
| 70043 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,720 | $2,020 |
| 70075 | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,050 |
| 70085 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,730 | $2,040 |
| 70092 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,820 | $2,140 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
St. Bernard Parish Government
8201 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043
Phone: (504) 278-4224
Email updates
About St. Bernard Parish Government
Overview
St. Bernard Parish Government operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 544 vouchers that serve 408 households. The program has an occupancy rate of 75%, indicating that the majority of available vouchers are currently in use. With no public housing units, the focus is entirely on providing rental assistance to eligible families.
Scale and standing
St. Bernard Parish Government ranks 18th in Louisiana among 88 housing authorities in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in the upper half of the state's voucher programs, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance within the parish. While several authorities serve the same ZIP codes, St. Bernard Parish Government stands out for its substantial voucher allocation.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in St. Bernard Parish ranges from $1,340 to $1,650, with an average of $1,392. This is higher than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70040 at $1,650, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70032 at $1,340.
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.