Morehouse 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 | $631/mo | $568 – $694/mo |
| 1 BR | $636/mo | $572 – $700/mo |
| 2 BR | $834/mo | $751 – $917/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,143/mo | $1,029 – $1,257/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,172/mo | $1,055 – $1,289/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Morehouse Parish, LA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Morehouse Parish. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Morehouse Parish
- Morehouse Parish Police Jury
200 Elm St, Bastrop, LA, 71220 · 3182830845
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Morehouse 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 | $23,700 |
| 2 people | $27,100 |
| 3 people | $30,500 |
| 4 people | $33,850 |
| 5 people | $36,600 |
| 6 people | $39,300 |
| 7 people | $42,000 |
| 8 people | $44,700 |
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 Morehouse 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
BOND HOUSE SENIOR APARTMENTS
720 BRISCO AVENUE, BASTROP, LA, 71220-000075 income-restricted units69 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 2017Compliance through ~2047 - Elderly
BRIARWOOD ESTATES AT BASTROP
1700 HIGHWAY 139, BASTROP, LA, 71220-000038 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2017Compliance through ~2047 - Elderly
MOREHOUSE GARDENS II
601 PLEASANT DRIVE, BASTROP, LA, 71220-000040 income-restricted units2 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 2017Compliance through ~2047 - Elderly
AUSTIN VILLAGE
462 AUSTIN LANE, BASTROP, LA, 71220-000030 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045 - 27 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044
- Elderly
TIMBERLAND TERRACE
1111 TIMBERLAND TERRACE DRIVE, BASTROP, LA, 71220-000032 income-restricted units4 2BRBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043 - Elderly
HILLVIEW HOMES
490 MEREDITH STREET, BASTROP, LA, 71220-000038 income-restricted units1 3BRBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043 RALPH GEORGE ESTATES
1292 YOUNG LOOP, BASTROP, LA, 7122023 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036- Elderly104 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
- Elderly
CASA II APTS
1905 JOYCE STREET, BASTROP, LA, 71457-000032 income-restricted units2 1BRBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028 - Elderly
NORTHWOOD APARTMENTS
100 NORTHWOOD DR, BASTROP, LA, 71220-000040 income-restricted units4 2BRBuilt 1997Compliance through ~2027 - Elderly
MER ROUGE SQUARE
US HWY. 165, MER ROUGE, LA, 71261-000032 income-restricted units6 2BRBuilt 1995Compliance through ~2025
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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