Ouachita Parish, LA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765/mo | $689 – $842/mo |
| 1 BR | $793/mo | $714 – $872/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,026/mo | $923 – $1,129/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,319/mo | $1,187 – $1,451/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,358/mo | $1,222 – $1,494/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Ouachita Parish, LA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Ouachita Parish. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Ouachita Parish
This county is served by 3 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- West Monroe Housing Authority
211 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA, 71291 · 3186990575
- Ouachita Parish Police Jury
1162 Oliver Rd Ste 9, Monroe, LA, 71201 · 3184603933
- Housing Authority of Monroe
300 Harrison St, Monroe, LA, 71201 · 3183881500
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Ouachita Parish, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,500 |
| 2 people | $31,400 |
| 3 people | $35,350 |
| 4 people | $39,250 |
| 5 people | $42,400 |
| 6 people | $45,550 |
| 7 people | $48,650 |
| 8 people | $51,850 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Ouachita Parish
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
BAYOU D'ARBONNE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
700 PINECREST ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA, 71291-00000 income-restricted units of 55 total2 2BRBuilt 2024Compliance through ~2054 - Elderly
PINE HOLLOW APTS.
107 NORRIS LANE, WEST MONROE, LA, 71291-000064 income-restricted units8 2BRBuilt 2024Compliance through ~2054 - Elderly
CLAIBORNE GARDENS
449 WALLACE DEAN ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA, 71291-000048 income-restricted units4 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 - Elderly
PEAKS OF STERLINGTON
TBD PARROTS BEAK ROAD, STERLINGTON, LA, 71280-000030 income-restricted units2 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 - Elderly
SANDAL FAMILY APARTMENTS
405 SANDAL STREET, MONROE, LA, 71291-000064 income-restricted units9 2BRBuilt 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 - Elderly0 income-restricted units of 40 totalBuilt 2023Compliance through ~2053
ROBINSON PLACE II
ROBINSON DRIVE AREA, MONROE, LA, 71201-000050 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2019Compliance through ~2049- Elderly
PLEASANT TRINITY ESTATES
100 TILLMAN DRIVE, MONROE, LA, 71202-000050 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2016Compliance through ~2046 - Elderly
SYCAMORE POINT
BURG JONES LN, RICHWOOD, LA, 71201-000046 income-restricted units2 4BR+Built 2015Compliance through ~2045 - Elderly
BYERS ESTATES IV
2501 WILDFLOWER ST, MONROE, LA, 71202-000044 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043 - 61 income-restricted units of 67 total51 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043
BYERS ESTATES III
3104 BREARD ST, MONROE, LA, 71201-000037 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
FORT MIRO HOMES
DESIARD STREET, MONROE, LA, 71201-000027 income-restricted units1 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041 TRI-CITY TOWNHOMES
2008, 2010, 2012, & 2014 LAYMEN DR., MONROE, LA, 71201-000026 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041MILLERS CROSSING II
100 MELISSA CT, MONROE, LA, 7120238 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041PLEASANT HAVEN ESTATES
101 MARLABEE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, 71201-000030 income-restricted units1 4BR+Built 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041VILLAGES OF STANDIFER
100 MEREDITH STREET, MONROE, LA, 71202-000035 income-restricted units1 1BRBuilt 2010Compliance through ~2040MILLERS CROSSING
102 MICHELLE COURT, MONROE, LA, 71202-000036 income-restricted units1 studioBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039HIDDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION
100 RAVENWOOD COURT, MONROE, LA, 71207-000023 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- Elderly
PASSMAN PLAZA III
219 LAKE PASSMAN DR, MONROE, LA, 71203-000060 income-restricted units6 2BRBuilt 2008Compliance through ~2038 - Elderly22 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037
- Elderly22 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037
- Elderly
KGJ MEMORIAL ESTATES PHASE II
105 BERNICE DRIVE, MONROE, LA, 71201-000030 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037 - Elderly
TRI-CITY SUBDIVISION
1705 LAYMEN DRIVE, MONROE, LA, 71201-000025 income-restricted units1 2BRBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037 COTTON BAYOU ESTATES I
127 COTTON BAYOU LN, MONROE, LA, 7120226 income-restricted units7 2BR, 15 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035COTTON BAYOU ESTATES II
127 COTTON BAYOU LANE, MONROE, LA, 71202-000024 income-restricted units of 25 total1 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035SOUTHERN PINES
100 MONTEREY DRIVE, RICHWOOD, LA, 71202-000028 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035- Elderly
CHAUVIN POINTE II
4385 CHAUVIN POINTE DR., MONROE, LA, 71201-00005 income-restricted units of 65 total5 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034 BOEUF RIVER SUBDIVISION
146 PRESTON LOOP, MONROE, LA, 7120261 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2004Compliance through ~2034- Elderly
HILLCREST APARTMENTS
690 HWY 139, MONROE, LA, 71201-000072 income-restricted units4 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 SOUTH PARK VILLAGE
100 VISTA CIRCLE, MONROE, LA, 71202-000035 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033ROWAN COURT APTS/FURRIELO HOUSING
1820 SPYKER STREET, MONROE, LA, 71202-000024 income-restricted units5 1BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032LIBERTY VILLAGE APARTMENTS
2400 DELOACHE STREET, MONROE, LA, 71201-000050 income-restricted units8 studioBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031- Elderly
STERLINGTON MANOR I
605 HARVEY AVENUE BUILDING 1, STERLINGTON, LA, 71280-000024 income-restricted units8 2BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
STERLINGTON MANOR II
605 HARVEY AVE., STERLINGTON, LA, 71280-000024 income-restricted units8 2BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
CHAUVIN POINTE APTS
4385 CHAUVIN POINTE DR., MONROE, LA, 71203-000060 income-restricted units5 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031 - Elderly7 income-restricted units of 40 total8 2BRBuilt 2000Compliance through ~2030
COTTONLAND VILLAGE APTS
343 HUENEFELD RD, MONROE, LA, 7120340 income-restricted units15 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030- Elderly
PLEASANTVIEW APTS
425 PANKY ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA, 71291-000040 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030 - Elderly
CLAIBORNE CREEK APTS. II
WALLACE RD., WEST MONROE, LA, 71291-000060 income-restricted units50 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029 - Elderly
POST OAK APARTMENTS
301 KIROLI ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA, 71291-000080 income-restricted units10 2BRBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028 - Elderly
WEST MONROE HOUSING
SCATTERED SITE, WEST MONROE, LA, 71291-00000 income-restricted units of 29 total1 3BRBuilt 1997Compliance through ~2027 - Elderly
CLAIBORNE CREEK APTS.
WALLACE RD., WEST MONROE, LA, 71291-000072 income-restricted units6 1BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027 - Elderly
CEDAR RIDGE APTS. O & M
142 LUEBENIA ST, CALHOUN, LA, 71225-000013 income-restricted units5 2BR, 6 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 1996Compliance through ~2026 KENSINGTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS (94-25/LMF-H94-15)
3901 OLD STERLINGTON ROAD, MONROE, LA, 71203-000066 income-restricted units6 1BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025- Elderly
RICHWOOD COTTAGES
HIGHLAND ROAD, RICHWOOD, LA, 71202-000050 income-restricted units2 1BR, 4 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024 PARKVIEW APTS.
1101 RICHWOOD RD. NO. 2, MONROE, LA, 71201-0000225 income-restricted units8 1BRBuilt 1993Compliance through ~2023- Elderly
WILSHIRE APTS.
304 SELMAN DRIVE, MONROE, LA, 71203-000060 income-restricted units7 studio, 1 2BRBuilt 19934% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023 - 88 income-restricted units8 studioBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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