Section 8 in Evangeline Parish, LA
294 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Evangeline Parish, 93% utilized. 4 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Evangeline 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 | $667 | $600 to $734 |
| 2-bedroom | $834 | $751 to $917 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,085 | $977 to $1,194 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,104 | $994 to $1,214 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Evangeline 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 Evangeline 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 Evangeline 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.
Ville Platte City
Ville Platte · PHA code LA192
147 Section 8 unitsEvangeline Parish Police Jury
Ville Platte · PHA code LA182
124 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the Town of Mamou
Mamou · PHA code LA031
23 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Ville Platte
Ville Platte · PHA code LA030
217 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Evangeline Parish
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 32,335 · FIPS 22039.