Section 8 in Union Parish, LA
157 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Union Parish, 54% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Union 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) | $765 | $689 to $842 |
| 1-bedroom | $793 | $714 to $872 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,026 | $923 to $1,129 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,319 | $1,187 to $1,451 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,358 | $1,222 to $1,494 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Union Parish covers up to $1,026 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $923 to $1,129.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Union 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.
Union Parish in the Monroe metro
Union Parish is one of the counties inside the Monroe, LA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Monroe metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Union 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.
Union Parish Police Jury
Farmerville · PHA code LA196
157 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Farmerville
Farmerville · PHA code LA052
40 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Union Parish
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 21,049 · FIPS 22111.