Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Bossier Parish has a HUD fair market rent of $1,045 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,174 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.10 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,045
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 10% less than in Louisiana
- Typical rent
- $1,174
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 10% more than in Louisiana
- Wage needed
- $20.10
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,800 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% less than in Louisiana
Only here
Renting in Bossier Parish: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Bossier Parish has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,174, more than any of its 6 neighboring parishes; next is Caddo Parish ($974).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Bossier Parish. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Bossier Parish was $1,505 a month in September 2026: 7% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $832 | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $926 | $17.81 | $37,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,045 | $20.10 | $41,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $26.54 | $55,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $27.88 | $58,000 |
HUD area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 9 ZIP codes in Bossier Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 71064 to $1,570 in 71110. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,045).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 71006 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $960 | $1,060 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,670 |
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| 71037 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,660 | $1,750 |
| 71051 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $940 | $1,090 | $1,250 | $1,620 | $1,710 |
| 71064 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71067 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71067 | Webster Parish, LA | $790 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
| 71110 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $1,250 | $1,390 | $1,570 | $2,070 | $2,180 |
| 71111 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $990 | $1,100 | $1,240 | $1,640 | $1,720 |
| 71112 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $960 | $1,060 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,670 |
- 71006 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $1,200$1,580
- 71037 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $1,260$1,660
- 71051 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $1,250$1,620
- 71064 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $1,000$1,320
- 71067 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $1,000$1,320
- 71067 · Webster Parish, LA $1,000$1,320
- 71110 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $1,570$2,070
- 71111 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $1,240$1,640
- 71112 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $1,200$1,580
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bossier Parish, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
17,742 households rent in Bossier Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 27%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Bossier 52%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Bossier Parish
HUD lists 23 properties with homes for low-income households in Bossier Parish: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 15
- HUD-assisted
- 7
- public housing
- 3
1,595 homes in all; 1,089 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Cisco Homes Public housing 1300 Carver St, Bossier City 71111 195 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City · Average payment: $324 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (318) 698-3600
- Cloverdale Plaza Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2213 Shed Rd, Bossier City 71111 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2012 · For families · (318) 742-6202
- Patricia Plaza Public housing 2401 Bobbie St, Bossier City 71112 130 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City · Average payment: $341 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (318) 698-3600
- Scott Street Project Public housing 2119 Scott St, Bossier City 71111 112 homes, 110 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City · Average payment: $320 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (318) 698-3600
- North Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2500 Montgomery Ln, Bossier City 71111 110 low-income homes · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2006 · For families · (318) 742-6506
- Woodcrest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Village Manor Blvd, Haughton 71037 84 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 1994
- Holy Cross Villas HUD-assisted 2140 Airline Dr, Bossier City 71111 78 low-income homes · For older adults · (318) 747-6497
- Village of Eagle Pointe II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2334 Riverwood Dr, Bossier City 71111 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2007
- Village at Eagle Point I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2334 Riverwood Dr, Bossier City 71111 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Benton Place II Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 114 N Sibley St, Benton 71006 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2001
- Independence Lodge HUD-assisted 2319 Riverwood Dr, Bossier City 71111 24 homes, 23 low-income · For people with disabilities · (318) 742-3220
- Benton Manor HUD-assisted 402 N Sibley St, Benton 71006 20 low-income homes · For families · (318) 965-9601
- Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 420 N Sibley St, Benton 71006 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 1987
- The Embassy House Apartments HUD-assisted 2627 Dee St, Shreveport 71104 32 homes, 10 low-income · (318) 606-2603
- Chateau Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 4806 Shed Rd, Bossier City 71111 56 homes, 8 low-income · 2 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
- Villages at Eagle Point I HUD-assisted 2334 Riverwood Dr, Bossier City 71111 44 homes, 1 low-income
- White Oak Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4860 Shed Rd, Bossier City 71111 88 homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1997
- Heritage Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 5005 E Texas St, Bossier City 71111 72 homes · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- The Villages at Eagle Pointe III Tax credit (LIHTC) 2198 A&b Riverwood Circle, Bossier City 71111 60 homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- The Villages at Eagle Pointe IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 5008 Sims Ln, Bossier City 71111 48 homes · 1 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For families
- The Orchard Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4850 Shed Rd, Bossier City 71111 46 homes · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1995
- Palmetto Place Apt. Tax credit (LIHTC) 425 N Sibley St, Benton 71006 40 homes · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1999
- Shreveport Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2001 Mattia Street, Bossier City 71111 32 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2002
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Bossier Parish
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Bossier Parish. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,650 | $27,750 | $44,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,700 | $50,700 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,650 | $57,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,600 | $63,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,800 | $68,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| 7 people | $49,150 | $49,150 | $78,600 |
| 8 people | $52,300 | $52,300 | $83,650 |
Area median income: $79,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $749 – $915
- 1 bedroom $833 – $1,019
- 2 bedrooms $941 – $1,150
- 3 bedrooms $1,242 – $1,518
- 4 bedrooms $1,305 – $1,595
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Bossier Parish Section 8 Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 1,000 vouchers (318) 747-7823 Bossier Parish Section 8 Housing Authority: kennith@la190.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City Public housing · 435 public housing units (318) 698-3600 Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City: admin@hacsla.com
Housing agencies in Louisiana Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Louisiana
What Louisiana law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4701
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 10 calendar days
- La. Civ. Code art. 2728(2)
- Repair and deduct from the rentLa. Civ. Code art. 2694
Help
Where to get help with rent in Bossier Parish
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Catholic Charities of North Louisiana
902 Olive St, Shreveport · 15 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Bossier Parish. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Louisiana, the average home bill was $141 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,090
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,045
- Security deposit
- $1,045
- Total
- $2,090
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Bossier Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $832; 1 bedroom: $926; 2 bedrooms: $1,045; 3 bedrooms: $1,380; 4 bedrooms: $1,450. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Bossier Parish?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,045) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.10 an hour full time, or $41,800 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bossier Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,600 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Bossier Parish?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $941 and $1,150 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Bossier Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 71064 to $1,570 in 71110. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Bossier Parish?
HUD lists 23 properties with homes for low-income households in Bossier Parish: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Bossier Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bossier Parish, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).