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| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $640 – $740▲ | $640 – $740 | -1.0% |
| 1 BR | $700 – $800▲ | $700 – $800 | 1.0% |
| 2 BR | $890 – $1,020▲ | $890 – $1,020 | 0.4% |
| 3 BR | $1,130 – $1,310▲ | $1,130 – $1,310 | 2.1% |
| 4 BR | $1,350 – $1,630▲ | $1,350 – $1,630 | 5.6% |
| 5 BR | $1,610▲ | —Not available | 5.6% |
| 6 BR | $1,851▲ | —Not available | 5.6% |
| 7 BR | $2,129▲ | —Not available | 5.6% |
| 8 BR | $2,449▲ | —Not available | 5.6% |
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Catahoula Parish, LA fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 10 ZIP codes in Catahoula Parish, LA ranges from $890 to $1,020 a month, with a median of $900. That is up 7.1% from $840 in FY 2026. Catahoula Parish is its own non-metropolitan FMR area. HUD also publishes the ZIP-level Small Area FMRs shown here, but unless the local housing authority has adopted them, vouchers are based on the county-wide two-bedroom FMR of $892. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Louisiana is $995, so Catahoula Parish is 10% below it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $620 | $650 | +4.8% | $585–$715 |
| 1BR | $680 | $700 | +2.9% | $630–$770 |
| 2BR | $840 | $900 | +7.1% | $810–$990 |
| 3BR | $1,150 | $1,180 | +2.6% | $1,062–$1,298 |
| 4BR | $1,260 | $1,400 | +11.1% | $1,260–$1,540 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $650 | $700 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,400 |
| FY 2026 | $620 | $680 | $840 | $1,150 | $1,260 |
| FY 2025 | $675 | $695 | $910 | $1,270 | $1,325 |
| FY 2024 | $670 | $680 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,190 |
| FY 2023 | $560 | $560 | $740 | $920 | $1,010 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Catahoula Parish, LA rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Catahoula Parish, LA?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the county-wide two-bedroom FMR of $892, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $803 to $981 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $900 it would be $810 to $990. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Catahoula Parish, LA in?
Catahoula Parish, LA is its own non-metropolitan FMR area. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the county-wide two-bedroom FMR is $892.
How much did fair market rent change in Catahoula Parish, LA for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 7.1%, from $840 in FY 2026 to $900 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 21.6%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set