Section 8 in Ascension Parish, LA
207 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Ascension Parish, 84% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Ascension 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) | $1,032 | $929 to $1,135 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,064 | $958 to $1,170 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,204 | $1,084 to $1,324 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,511 | $1,360 to $1,662 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,943 | $1,749 to $2,137 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Ascension Parish covers up to $1,204 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,084 to $1,324.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Ascension 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.
Ascension Parish in the Baton Rouge metro
Ascension Parish is one of the counties inside the Baton Rouge, LA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Baton Rouge metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Ascension 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.
Ascension Parish Section 8 Program
Donaldsonville · PHA code LA009
105 Section 8 unitsCity of Donaldsonville
Donaldsonville · PHA code LA202
102 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Donaldsonville
Donaldsonville · PHA code LA043
157 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Ascension Parish
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Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 126,973 · FIPS 22005.