Section 8 in Avoyelles Parish, LA
143 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Avoyelles Parish, 90% utilized. 5 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Avoyelles 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) | $617 | $555 to $679 |
| 1-bedroom | $653 | $588 to $718 |
| 2-bedroom | $857 | $771 to $943 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,087 | $978 to $1,196 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,283 | $1,155 to $1,411 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Avoyelles Parish covers up to $857 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $771 to $943.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles 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.
Avoyelles Parish Police Jury
Marksville · PHA code LA132
143 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the Town of Cottonport
Cottonport · PHA code LA071
60 units totalHousing Authority of the Town of Simmesport
Simmesport · PHA code LA072
56 units totalHousing Authority of the Town of Bunkie
Bunkie · PHA code LA062
106 units totalHousing Authority of the Town of Marksville
Marksville · PHA code LA038
168 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Avoyelles Parish
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 39,529 · FIPS 22009.