Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 544 · Households served: 408 · Occupancy: 75% · ZIP codes served: 6
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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