Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Lafourche Parish has a HUD fair market rent of $1,098 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $928 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.12 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,098
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 5% less than in Louisiana
- Typical rent
- $928
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 13% less than in Louisiana
- Wage needed
- $21.12
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $43,920 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 56%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in Louisiana
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 Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish was $1,201 a month in September 2026: 6.6% 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 | $765 | $14.71 | $30,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $903 | $17.37 | $36,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,098 | $21.12 | $43,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,335 | $25.67 | $53,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,443 | $27.75 | $57,720 |
HUD area: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, 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 12 ZIP codes in Lafourche Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 70345 to $1,440 in 70343. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,098).
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)
| 70301 | Assumption Parish, LA | $770 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,460 |
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| 70301 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $770 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,460 |
| 70310 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $770 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,460 |
| 70343 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $1,000 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,750 | $1,890 |
| 70345 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $690 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,320 |
| 70354 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $690 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,320 |
| 70355 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $980 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,700 | $1,940 |
| 70357 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $690 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,320 |
| 70373 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $690 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,320 |
| 70374 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $750 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,410 |
| 70375 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $690 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,320 |
| 70394 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $690 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,320 |
- 70301 · Assumption Parish, LA $1,110$1,350
- 70301 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,110$1,350
- 70310 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,110$1,350
- 70343 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,440$1,750
- 70345 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,000$1,200
- 70354 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,000$1,200
- 70355 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,360$1,700
- 70357 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,000$1,200
- 70373 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,000$1,200
- 70374 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,070$1,300
- 70375 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,000$1,200
- 70394 · Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $1,000$1,200
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 Lafourche Parish, 56% 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.
56%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
7,598 households rent in Lafourche Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 35%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 21%
- Spend less than 30% 44%
Compared with the state and the country
- Lafourche 56%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Lafourche Parish
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Lafourche Parish: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 11
- public housing
- 2
1,095 homes in all; 810 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Eagle Drive / Ridgefield RD. Public housing 1224 General Nicholls St, Thibodaux 70301 308 homes, 306 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Thibodaux · Average payment: $385 a month · Average wait: 3 months · Homes at several sites · (985) 447-2904
- Raceland-Triple Oaks ST Public housing 339 Palmetto St, Golden Meadow 70357 276 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish · Average payment: $369 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (985) 537-5289
- Plantation Trace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2127 Audubon Ave, Thibodaux 70301 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 50 · In service since 1995
- Sweet Water Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Iris St, Thibodaux 70301 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2001
- Lockport Elderly Apartments II Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Elsie Ct, Lockport 70374 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 2008
- Lockport Ellderly Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 907 Justin St, Lockport 70374 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994
- King's Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Mlk Dr, Thibodaux 70301 48 homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1996
- ST Charles Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) ST. Charles Street, Thibodaux 70301 48 homes · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1998
- Tarpon Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) La Highway 1, Cut Off 70354 48 homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1991
- Tarpon South Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 Peach St, Galliano 70354 40 homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Sucre Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 124 Sucre Ln, Thibodaux 70301 35 homes · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Abbey Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 920 Serenity Dr, Thibodaux 70301 32 homes · Studio: 1 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Willow Wood Manor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1002 Plantation Rd, Thibodaux 70301 32 homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2005
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 Lafourche Parish
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Lafourche 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 | $17,500 | $29,150 | $46,600 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,300 | $53,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,450 | $59,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,600 | $66,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,300 | $77,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,600 | $82,550 |
| 8 people | $54,950 | $54,950 | $87,850 |
Area median income: $86,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $689 – $842
- 1 bedroom $813 – $993
- 2 bedrooms $988 – $1,208
- 3 bedrooms $1,202 – $1,469
- 4 bedrooms $1,299 – $1,587
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
- Thibodaux City Section 8 vouchers · 319 vouchers (985) 446-7217 Thibodaux City: cdbg@ci.thibodaux.la.us
- Housing Authority of the City of Thibodaux Public housing · 306 public housing units (985) 447-2904 Housing Authority of the City of Thibodaux: beryl@thibodauxhousing.com
- Lafourche Parish Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 280 vouchers (985) 537-5289 Lafourche Parish Housing Authority: bpitre@bellsouth.net
- Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish Public housing · 276 public housing units (985) 537-5289 Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish: erial.branch@lphousing.org
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 Lafourche Parish
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Jefferson Community Action Programs
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, New Orleans · 35 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Family Resources of New Orleans
817 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans · 38 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Desire Community Housing Corporation
3831 Hamburg St, New Orleans · 40 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 Lafourche 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.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,196
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,098
- Security deposit
- $1,098
- Total
- $2,196
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 Lafourche Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $765; 1 bedroom: $903; 2 bedrooms: $1,098; 3 bedrooms: $1,335; 4 bedrooms: $1,443. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Lafourche Parish?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,098) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.12 an hour full time, or $43,920 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lafourche Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $41,600 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 Lafourche 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 $988 and $1,208 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Lafourche Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 70345 to $1,440 in 70343. 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 Lafourche Parish?
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Lafourche Parish: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) 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 Lafourche Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Lafourche Parish, 56% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).