Section 8 in Vernon Parish, LA
323 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Vernon Parish, 82% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Vernon 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) | $788 | $709 to $867 |
| 1-bedroom | $793 | $714 to $872 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,041 | $937 to $1,145 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,336 | $1,202 to $1,470 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,433 | $1,290 to $1,576 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Vernon Parish covers up to $1,041 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $937 to $1,145.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Vernon 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 Vernon 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.
Housing Authority of the City of Leesville
Leesville · PHA code LA111
253 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Vernon Parish
Leesville · PHA code LA128
70 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Vernon Parish
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Other Louisiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 48,452 · FIPS 22115.