St. Martin 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 | $779/mo | $701 – $857/mo |
| 1 BR | $898/mo | $808 – $988/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,019/mo | $917 – $1,121/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,301/mo | $1,171 – $1,431/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,581/mo | $1,423 – $1,739/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — St. Martin Parish, LA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for St. Martin Parish. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving St. Martin Parish
This county is served by 5 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Housing Authority of the City of Breaux Bridge
617 Molbert Ln, Breaux Bridge, LA, 70517 · 3373322808
- St. Martinville City
120 S New Market St, Saint Martinville, LA, 70582 · 3373942230
- Housing Auth. of The Town of St. Martinville
13 Bulliard Dr, Saint Martinville, LA, 70582 · 3373946288
- ST. MARTIN PARISH POLICE JURY
420 E Bridge St, Saint Martinville, LA, 70582 · 3373942246
- Housing Authority of the Village of Parks
1003 Charles St, Saint Martinville, LA, 70582 · 3374446012
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in St. Martin 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 | $31,650 |
| 2 people | $36,150 |
| 3 people | $40,650 |
| 4 people | $45,150 |
| 5 people | $48,800 |
| 6 people | $52,400 |
| 7 people | $56,000 |
| 8 people | $59,600 |
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. Martin 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.
GARDEN PARK
800 AGNES DR.,, BREAUX BRIDGE, LA25 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044- Elderly
ARMENTINE COVE
338 ARMENTINE COVE, BREAUX BRIDGE, LA, 70517-000041 income-restricted units1 4BR+Built 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 - 40 income-restricted units8 3BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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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