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West Monroe Housing Authority
West Monroe Housing Authority is based in West Monroe, Ouachita County, LA and administers 467 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code LA186. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 328. Occupancy: 70%. ZIP codes served: 15.
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 West Monroe Housing Authority
- Wreaths Across America Ceremony to take place Friday, December 18The West Monroe Housing Authority will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 18.
- City Council MeetingThe West Monroe Housing Authority has scheduled a City Council meeting.
- Fall Youth Fitness DayThe West Monroe Housing Authority is organizing a Fall Youth Fitness Day event.
- Kiroli Foundation launches Second Annual West Monroe Pet Mayor ContestThe Kiroli Foundation is organizing its second annual Pet Mayor Contest in West Monroe.
- 10-6-26 Board of AldermenThe West Monroe Housing Authority has scheduled a Board of Aldermen meeting for October 6, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71201 | $790 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,350 |
| 71202 | $720 | $730 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,240 |
| 71203 | $870 | $880 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,490 |
| 71209 | $870 | $880 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,490 |
| 71212 | $790 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,350 |
| 71220 | $710 | $720 | $900 | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| 71225 | $770 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,310 |
| 71227 | $790 | $840 | $980 | $1,360 | $1,570 |
| 71229 | $700 | $720 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,230 |
| 71234 | $890 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,540 |
| 71238 | $720 | $790 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 71280 | $1,010 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $1,720 |
| 71291 | $860 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,470 |
| 71292 | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,230 |
| 71418 | $690 | $720 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
West Monroe Housing Authority
211 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291
Phone: (318) 699-0575
Email updates
About West Monroe Housing Authority
Overview
The West Monroe Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 467 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 328 households, with an occupancy rate of 70%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Ouachita County.
Scale and standing
The West Monroe Housing Authority ranks third among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 467 Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Housing Authority of Monroe, which manages 1,560 vouchers, and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, with 557 vouchers. On a broader scale, the West Monroe Housing Authority holds the 19th position among 88 authorities in Louisiana by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $840 to $1,330, with an average of $1,023. This is slightly below the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,330 in ZIP code 71280, while the lowest is $840 in ZIP code 71220.
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 MonroeMonroe, LA, 1,560 vouchers
- Ouachita Parish Police JuryMonroe, LA, 557 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.