Section 8 in Jefferson Parish, LA
6,567 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Jefferson Parish, 75% utilized. 5 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Jefferson 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) | $964 | $868 to $1,060 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,113 | $1,002 to $1,224 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,331 | $1,198 to $1,464 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,701 | $1,531 to $1,871 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,996 | $1,796 to $2,196 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Jefferson Parish covers up to $1,331 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,198 to $1,464.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Jefferson 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 Parish in the New Orleans metro
Jefferson Parish is one of the counties inside the New Orleans, LA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See New Orleans metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Jefferson 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.
Parish of Jefferson
Harvey · PHA code LA270
4,960 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Kenner
Kenner · PHA code LA012
1,438 Section 8 unitsPilgrim Rest Community Development Agency
Harvey · PHA code LA889
169 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Jefferson Parish
Marrero · PHA code LA013
—Housing Authority of Westwego
Westwego · PHA code LA011
248 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Jefferson Parish
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 436,171 · FIPS 22051.