Section 8 in Monroe, LA: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Monroe, LA metro area. FY2027 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $782 | $704 to $860 |
| 1-bedroom | $794 | $715 to $873 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,017 | $915 to $1,119 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,314 | $1,183 to $1,445 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,337 | $1,203 to $1,471 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Monroe is $1,017. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $915 to $1,119, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in Monroe
HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Monroe, LA metro fell from $1,026 in FY2026 to $1,017 in FY2027, a change of -$9 a month (-0.9%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $765 | $782 | +$17 (+2.2%) |
| 1-bedroom | $793 | $794 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,026 | $1,017 | -$9 (-0.9%) |
| 3-bedroom | $1,319 | $1,314 | -$5 (-0.4%) |
| 4-bedroom | $1,358 | $1,337 | -$21 (-1.5%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in Monroe? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.
Housing authorities serving Monroe
8 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Monroe
Monroe , LA · LA006 · 1,560 HCV units
3183881500 - Status unknown
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Monroe , LA · LA171 · 557 HCV units
3184603933 - Status unknown
West Monroe Housing Authority
West Monroe , LA · LA186 · 467 HCV units
3186990575 - Status unknown
Morehouse Parish Police Jury
Bastrop , LA · LA258 · 187 HCV units
3182830845 - Status unknown
Union Parish Police Jury
Farmerville , LA · LA196 · 157 HCV units
3183681441 - Status unknown
Housing Authority of the Town of Delhi
Delhi , LA · LA114 · 43 HCV units
3182787423 - Status unknown
Housing Authority of Farmerville
Farmerville , LA · LA052
3183689677 - Status unknown
Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville
Rayville , LA · LA105
3187285217
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Monroe, LA?
In most of the state, yes. Louisiana has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Monroe, LA can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Counties in the Monroe metro
County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Monroe?
- In the Monroe, LA metro, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,017 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of that benchmark is roughly $915 to $1,119. This is not an adopted payment standard or subsidy quote. ZIP schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
- What are the FY2027 Fair Market Rents in Monroe?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Monroe, LA metro, by bedroom size: studio $782, 1-bedroom $794, 2-bedroom $1,017, 3-bedroom $1,314, 4-bedroom $1,337. These are HUD benchmarks, not household subsidy amounts. Confirm whether your agency uses ZIP-based standards and which schedule applies to your unit.
- Did Section 8 rent limits change in Monroe for FY2027?
- The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Monroe, LA metro went from $1,026 in FY2026 to $1,017 in FY2027, a decrease of $9 a month. FY2027 Fair Market Rents took effect on October 1, 2026. HUD's effective date does not automatically change a household's assistance. Ask your administering agency which adopted schedule and effective date apply to a new lease, move or reexamination.
- How do I apply for Section 8 in Monroe?
- Section 8 in Monroe is administered by Housing Authority of Monroe, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, West Monroe Housing Authority and other local housing authorities. Each agency has its own application process, waiting lists and preferences. You may apply to more than one agency when eligible lists are open; a listing inquiry is not a voucher application. If you already have a voucher, confirm the receiving agency and any portability requirements for the proposed address.
Find Section 8 apartments in Monroe
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Other Section 8 markets in LA
Rent limits from HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.