Section 8 in Allen Parish, LA
295 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Allen Parish, 61% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Allen Parish (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $601 | $541 to $661 |
| 1-bedroom | $754 | $679 to $829 |
| 2-bedroom | $834 | $751 to $917 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,048 | $943 to $1,153 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,249 | $1,124 to $1,374 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Allen Parish covers up to $834 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $751 to $917.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Allen Parish?
Source-of-income protection status for Louisiana is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Allen Parish
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Town of Kinder
Kinder · PHA code LA247
175 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Oakdale
Oakdale · PHA code LA033
120 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the Town of Kinder
Kinder · PHA code LA069
88 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Allen Parish
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 22,798 · FIPS 22003.