Section 8 in Saint John the Baptist Parish, LA
417 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Saint John the Baptist Parish, 77% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Saint John the Baptist 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 Saint John the Baptist 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 Saint John the Baptist 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.
Saint John the Baptist Parish in the New Orleans metro
Saint John the Baptist 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 Saint John the Baptist 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.
St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority
La Place · PHA code LA181
417 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of St. John the Baptist Parish
La Place · PHA code LA095
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 41,986 · FIPS 22095.