St. James 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 | $697/mo | $627 – $767/mo |
| 1 BR | $702/mo | $632 – $772/mo |
| 2 BR | $921/mo | $829 – $1,013/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,281/mo | $1,153 – $1,409/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,315/mo | $1,184 – $1,447/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — St. James Parish, LA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for St. James Parish. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving St. James Parish
- Housing Authority of St. James Parish
2627 N King Ave, Lutcher, LA, 70071 · 2258693278
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in St. James 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 | $32,900 |
| 2 people | $37,600 |
| 3 people | $42,300 |
| 4 people | $47,000 |
| 5 people | $50,800 |
| 6 people | $54,550 |
| 7 people | $58,300 |
| 8 people | $62,050 |
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 St. James 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
CENTRAL CROSSING
9282 CENTRAL PROJECT STREET, CONVENT, LA, 70723-000036 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2018Compliance through ~2048 - Elderly
CONVENT TRACE
6220 REV. THOMAS SCOTT ST., CONVENT, LA, 70723-000030 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2018Compliance through ~2048 SUGAR HILL CROSSING
10173 N LINE ST, ST JAMES, LA60 income-restricted units of 100 totalBuilt 2011Compliance through ~2041- Elderly
CLEARVIEW ESTATES
2512 KING AVE., LUTCHER, LA, 70071-000032 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036 RIVERLANDS APARTMENTS
33745 CAROLDALE LANE, PAULINA, LA, 70763-000059 income-restricted units7 2BRBuilt 1994Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2024- Elderly
RIVERLANDS I
3893 W LONGVIEW RD, PAULINA, LA, 7076332 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
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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