Section 8 in Bossier Parish, LA
988 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Bossier Parish, 95% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Bossier 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) | $870 | $783 to $957 |
| 1-bedroom | $982 | $884 to $1,080 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,111 | $1,000 to $1,222 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,458 | $1,312 to $1,604 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,552 | $1,397 to $1,707 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Bossier Parish covers up to $1,111 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,000 to $1,222.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bossier 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.
Bossier Parish in the Shreveport metro
Bossier Parish is one of the counties inside the Shreveport, LA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Shreveport metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Bossier 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.
Bossier Parish Section 8 Housing Authority
Bossier City · PHA code LA190
988 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Bossier City
Bossier City · PHA code LA042
435 units total
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 128,877 · FIPS 22015.