Section 8 in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
132 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Jefferson Davis Parish, 95% utilized. 5 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Jefferson Davis 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 | $664 | $598 to $730 |
| 2-bedroom | $871 | $784 to $958 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,201 | $1,081 to $1,321 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,461 | $1,315 to $1,607 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Jefferson Davis Parish covers up to $871 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $784 to $958.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Jefferson Davis 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.
Jefferson Davis Parish in the Lake Charles metro
Jefferson Davis Parish is one of the counties inside the Lake Charles, LA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Lake Charles metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Jefferson Davis 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.
Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8
Jennings · PHA code LA188
132 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the Town of Lake Arthur
Lake Arthur · PHA code LA041
49 units totalHousing Authority of the City of Jennings
Jennings · PHA code LA118
165 units totalHousing Authority of the Town of Welsh
Welsh · PHA code LA039
36 units totalVillage of Fenton Housing Authority
Fenton · PHA code LA261
25 units total
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 32,277 · FIPS 22053.