Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
Jackson Parish has a HUD fair market rent of $892 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $736 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.15 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $892
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 23% less than in Louisiana
- Typical rent
- $736
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 31% less than in Louisiana
- Wage needed
- $17.15
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $35,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% less than in Louisiana
Only here
Renting in Jackson Parish: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring parishes, Bienville Parish has the lowest typical rent ($606), 18% below the $736 in Jackson Parish.
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18% of households in Jackson Parish have no internet at home, against 11% in Louisiana.
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 Jackson 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $644 | $12.38 | $25,760 |
| 1 bedroom | $819 | $15.75 | $32,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $892 | $17.15 | $35,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,235 | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,312 | $25.23 | $52,480 |
HUD area: Jackson Parish, LA. 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 8 ZIP codes in Jackson Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 71226 to $1,170 in 71268. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($892).
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)
| 71226 | Jackson Parish, LA | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71238 | Jackson Parish, LA | $720 | $790 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 71238 | Monroe, LA | $720 | $790 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 71247 | Jackson Parish, LA | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 71251 | Bienville Parish, LA | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,320 |
| 71251 | Jackson Parish, LA | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,320 |
| 71268 | Bienville Parish, LA | $850 | $1,050 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,750 |
| 71268 | Jackson Parish, LA | $850 | $1,050 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,750 |
- 71226 · Jackson Parish, LA $890$1,240
- 71238 · Jackson Parish, LA $960$1,270
- 71238 · Monroe, LA $960$1,270
- 71247 · Jackson Parish, LA $890$1,240
- 71251 · Bienville Parish, LA $890$1,240
- 71251 · Jackson Parish, LA $890$1,240
- 71268 · Bienville Parish, LA $1,170$1,620
- 71268 · Jackson Parish, LA $1,170$1,620
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 Jackson Parish, 49% 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.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
1,672 households rent in Jackson Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Jackson 49%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Jackson Parish
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Jackson 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)
- 4
- HUD-assisted
- 2
- public housing
- 2
383 homes in all; 286 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Fairgrounds Manor Public housing Jonesboro 71251 191 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Jonesboro · Average payment: $355 a month · Average wait: 12 months · Homes at several sites · (318) 259-3125
- Jackson Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 1305 South Cedar, Jonesboro 71251 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2001
- Unamed Public housing East Hodge 71247 25 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of East Hodge · Average payment: $311 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (318) 259-4102
- Village Homes HUD-assisted 222 Circle Dr, East Hodge 71251 24 low-income homes · For families · (318) 259-9237
- Jonesboro Haven HUD-assisted 216 Bond St, Jonesboro 71251 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (318) 259-9894
- Jackson Pines Subdivision Tax credit (LIHTC) 282 Bond St, Jonesboro 71251 40 homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Jonesboro Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Leon Dr, Jonesboro 71251 32 homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Chatham Lake Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2121 Wild Oak Street, Chatham 71226 24 homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2008
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 Jackson Parish
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Jackson 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 | $15,960 | $23,700 | $37,950 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $27,100 | $43,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $30,500 | $48,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $33,850 | $54,150 |
| 5 people | $36,600 | $36,600 | $58,500 |
| 6 people | $39,300 | $39,300 | $62,850 |
| 7 people | $42,000 | $42,000 | $67,150 |
| 8 people | $44,700 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
Area median income: $63,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Jackson Parish, LA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $580 – $708
- 1 bedroom $737 – $901
- 2 bedrooms $803 – $981
- 3 bedrooms $1,112 – $1,359
- 4 bedrooms $1,181 – $1,443
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
- Housing Authority of the Town of Jonesboro Public housing · 191 public housing units (318) 259-3125 Housing Authority of the Town of Jonesboro: everette@tojha.org
- Housing Authority of the Town of East Hodge Public housing · 25 public housing units (318) 259-4102 Housing Authority of the Town of East Hodge: voehhc@gmail.com
- Jackson Parish Police Jury Section 8 vouchers · 22 vouchers (318) 259-6444 Jackson Parish Police Jury: pinebelt@bellsouth.net
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 Jackson Parish
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Mount Pleasant Community Development Corp. Inc
105 Bernice Drive, Monroe · 30 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
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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
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Cash to move in
$1,784
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $892
- Security deposit
- $892
- Total
- $1,784
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 Jackson Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $644; 1 bedroom: $819; 2 bedrooms: $892; 3 bedrooms: $1,235; 4 bedrooms: $1,312. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Jackson Parish?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($892) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.15 an hour full time, or $35,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Jackson Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $33,850 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 Jackson 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 $803 and $981 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Jackson Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 71226 to $1,170 in 71268. 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 Jackson Parish?
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Jackson 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 Jackson Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Jackson Parish, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).