Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 73 · Households served: 64 · Occupancy: 87% · ZIP codes served: 5
West Carroll Parish Police Jury Housing Assistance operates as a voucher-only housing authority, administering 73 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 64 households, with an occupancy rate of 87%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in West Carroll Parish.
West Carroll Parish Police Jury Housing Assistance ranks 71st in Louisiana among 88 housing authorities that issue Section 8 vouchers. This places it in the lower half of the state's voucher providers, reflecting its smaller scale of operations compared to larger agencies. Despite this, it plays a crucial role in supporting local families with affordable housing options.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in West Carroll Parish ranges from $830 to $1,090, with an average of $896. This is below the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,090 in ZIP code 71237, while the lowest is $830 in ZIP codes 71242, 71253, and 71263.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71237 | $810 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 71242 | $640 | $680 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,230 |
| 71253 | $640 | $680 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,230 |
| 71263 | $640 | $680 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,230 |
| 71266 | $690 | $730 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,320 |
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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