Rapides 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 | $728/mo | $655 – $801/mo |
| 1 BR | $780/mo | $702 – $858/mo |
| 2 BR | $994/mo | $895 – $1,093/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,342/mo | $1,208 – $1,476/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,523/mo | $1,371 – $1,675/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Rapides Parish, LA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Rapides Parish. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Rapides Parish
This county is served by 3 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Housing Authority of Rapides Parish
119 Boyce Garden Dr, Boyce, LA, 71409 · 3187934751
- Pineville Housing Authority
2731 Highway 28 E, Pineville, LA, 71360 · 3184739729
- Housing Authority of the City of Alexandria
2558 Loblolly Ln, Alexandria, LA, 71303 · 3184428843
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Rapides 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 | $28,950 |
| 2 people | $33,100 |
| 3 people | $37,250 |
| 4 people | $41,400 |
| 5 people | $44,750 |
| 6 people | $48,050 |
| 7 people | $51,350 |
| 8 people | $54,650 |
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 Rapides 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
PINEY ACRES APTS
201-205 SANDIFER LANE, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-00000 income-restricted units of 60 totalBuilt 2024Compliance through ~2054 - Elderly
RAPIDES SENIOR LIVING
1420 ENGLAND DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71302-000048 income-restricted units4 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 - Elderly
ROYAL CAMBRIDGE HOMES
2705 & 2555 LOBLOLLY LANE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-0000384 income-restricted units of 392 totalBuilt 2020Compliance through ~2050 HARMONY GARDEN ESTATES
204 SUNSET DR., 5319 GREEN MEADOW,, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301-0000172 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2019Compliance through ~2049MAGNOLIA CROSSING RAD
3215 TEA STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301-000049 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2019Compliance through ~2049- Elderly
PECAN RIDGE PHASE II
469 WALNUT DRIVE, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-000048 income-restricted units2 1BRBuilt 2017Compliance through ~2047 - Elderly
PECAN RIDGE PHASE I
1225 BAYOU MARIA RD. AT THE IN, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-000048 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 2016Compliance through ~2046 ARBOR HILLS SENIOR APARTMENTS
300 BLOCK OF EAST SHAMROCK AVE, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-000056 income-restricted units6 1BR, 50 2BRBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042GOLDONNA SUBDIVISION
4705 NATCHEZ STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000037 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041RIVER BEND SUBDIVISION IV
700 EVERETT LOOP, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000020 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041THE GATES AT RIVERCHASE
402 GREEN OAKS AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301-000056 income-restricted units8 4BR+Built 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
HIDEAWAY CROSSING
5321 HIDEAWAY DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000035 income-restricted units1 2BRBuilt 2010Compliance through ~2040 HIDEAWAY CROSSING II
2014 ORCHARD STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000040 income-restricted units1 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040CARLYLE PLACE
4305 CARLYLE LOOP, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71302-000040 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039- Elderly
ENTERPRISE PLACE
2401 JAMESON COURT, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000036 income-restricted units1 studioBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 STRATFFORD MANOR
4349 STRATFFORD LOOP, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301-000050 income-restricted units2 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039ENGLAND DRIVE SF HOUSING
2913 SUMMERWOOD LN, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000039 income-restricted units1 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038OAKMONT VILLAGE APARTMENTS
4722 OAKMONT VILLAGE DR., ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71302-000034 income-restricted units2 1BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038PECAN GROVE I
1306 AUTUMN ORCHARD LOOP, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000038 income-restricted units of 36 total1 1BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038PIN OAK CROSSING
300 RIVER BEND DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000022 income-restricted units1 studioBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038SILVER LEAF ESTATES
300 RIVER BEND DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000022 income-restricted units1 studioBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038LAWSON HEIGHTS I
5759 HARRIS DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71302-000024 income-restricted units1 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037LAWSON HEIGHTS II APARTMENTS
5759 HARRIS DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71302-000024 income-restricted units1 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037- Elderly
RIVER BEND III
3507 SEVENTH ST, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 7130226 income-restricted units20 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 RIVER BEND SUBDIVISION II
300 RIVER BEND DR., ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000026 income-restricted units1 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037- Elderly
RIVER BEND SUBDIVISION III
300 RIVER BEND DR., ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000024 income-restricted units of 26 total1 studioBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037 - Elderly
LAWSON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION II
EDDIE WILLIAMS AVE., ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71302-000024 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036 - Elderly
LAWSON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION PHASE I
EDDIE WILLIAMS AVE., ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71302-000025 income-restricted units of 24 totalBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036 - Elderly
COUNTRY VIEW APARTMENTS
5400 SERVICE ROAD, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-000042 income-restricted units8 2BRBuilt 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 RIVER BEND SUBDIVISION
300 RIVER BEND DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71303-000064 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034- Elderly
PINE TRACE I
3926 HWY 28 EAST, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-000064 income-restricted units5 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 - Elderly
PINE TRACE II
3926 HWY 128 EAST, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-000064 income-restricted units4 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033 - Elderly
TIMBER TRAILS APTS.
700 TIMBER TRAILS, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-000032 income-restricted units8 1BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
TURNROW APTS
2814 HWY 71 S, LECOMPTE, LA, 7134616 income-restricted units16 2BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031 - Elderly
TIMBER TRAILS APTS II
700 TIMBER TRAIL, BALL, LA, 7140532 income-restricted units16 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031 - Elderly
TURNROW II APTS.
2814 HWY. 715 SOUTH, LECOMPTE, LA, 71346-000016 income-restricted units16 2BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031 - Elderly
TIMBER TRAILS II APTS.
700 TIMBER TRAILS, PINEVILLE, LA, 71360-000032 income-restricted units8 1BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
TIMBERVIEW APARTMENTS
306 POWELL LANE, BALL, LA, 71405-000048 income-restricted units2 4BR+Built 1997Compliance through ~2027 - Elderly
TOWN SQUARE
121 SHANGHAI ROAD, BALL, LA, 71405-000024 income-restricted units8 2BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
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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