Section 8 in Caldwell Parish, LA
157 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Caldwell Parish, 57% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Caldwell 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) | $604 | $544 to $664 |
| 1-bedroom | $647 | $582 to $712 |
| 2-bedroom | $834 | $751 to $917 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,072 | $965 to $1,179 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,249 | $1,124 to $1,374 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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.
Housing Authority of the Parish of Caldwell
Columbia · PHA code LA125
157 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Caldwell Parish
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 9,658 · FIPS 22021.