Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Tangipahoa Parish has a HUD fair market rent of $1,097 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,003 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.10 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,097
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 6% less than in Louisiana
- Typical rent
- $1,003
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% less than in Louisiana
- Wage needed
- $21.10
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $43,880 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 57%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Louisiana
Only here
Renting in Tangipahoa Parish: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Washington Parish, the typical rent is $774: 23% less than in Tangipahoa Parish ($1,003).
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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish was $1,315 a month in September 2026: 3.2% 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 | $782 | $15.04 | $31,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $854 | $16.42 | $34,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,097 | $21.10 | $43,880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,384 | $26.62 | $55,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,442 | $27.73 | $57,680 |
HUD area: Hammond, 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 24 ZIP codes in Tangipahoa Parish (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $990 in 70446 to $1,230 in 70454. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,097).
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)
| 70401 | Baton Rouge, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,750 |
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| 70401 | Hammond, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,750 |
| 70402 | Hammond, LA | $780 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,430 |
| 70403 | Baton Rouge, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,130 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 70403 | Hammond, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,130 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 70422 | Baton Rouge, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70422 | Hammond, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70436 | Baton Rouge, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70436 | Hammond, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70442 | Hammond, LA | $750 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,380 |
| 70443 | Baton Rouge, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70443 | Hammond, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70444 | Baton Rouge, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70444 | Hammond, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70444 | Washington Parish, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70446 | Hammond, LA | $750 | $800 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 70451 | Hammond, LA | $750 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,320 |
| 70454 | Hammond, LA | $880 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,550 | $1,620 |
| 70455 | Hammond, LA | $840 | $910 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,550 |
| 70456 | Baton Rouge, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70456 | Hammond, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70465 | Hammond, LA | $750 | $770 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 70466 | Baton Rouge, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 70466 | Hammond, LA | $930 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
- 70401 · Baton Rouge, LA $1,090$1,380
- 70401 · Hammond, LA $1,090$1,380
- 70402 · Hammond, LA $1,090$1,380
- 70403 · Baton Rouge, LA $1,130$1,430
- 70403 · Hammond, LA $1,130$1,430
- 70422 · Baton Rouge, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70422 · Hammond, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70436 · Baton Rouge, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70436 · Hammond, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70442 · Hammond, LA $1,020$1,280
- 70443 · Baton Rouge, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70443 · Hammond, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70444 · Baton Rouge, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70444 · Hammond, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70444 · Washington Parish, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70446 · Hammond, LA $990$1,240
- 70451 · Hammond, LA $1,000$1,260
- 70454 · Hammond, LA $1,230$1,550
- 70455 · Hammond, LA $1,130$1,440
- 70456 · Baton Rouge, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70456 · Hammond, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70465 · Hammond, LA $990$1,240
- 70466 · Baton Rouge, LA $1,090$1,360
- 70466 · Hammond, LA $1,090$1,360
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 Tangipahoa Parish, 57% 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.
57%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
15,459 households rent in Tangipahoa Parish
- Spend half or more of their income 30%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 43%
Compared with the state and the country
- Tangipahoa 57%
- Louisiana 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Tangipahoa Parish
HUD lists 32 properties with homes for low-income households in Tangipahoa 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)
- 27
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 2
1,304 homes in all; 715 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Pelican Drive Public housing 1034 Pelican Dr, Ponchatoula 70454 110 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Pontchatoula · Average payment: $471 a month · Average wait: 4 months · Homes at several sites · (985) 386-3257
- Tangi Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 13080 Quick Blvd, Hammond 70401 96 homes, 95 low-income · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2014 · For families · (985) 551-0235
- Terrace of Hammond Tax credit (LIHTC) 1203 Martin Luther King Ave, Hammond 70401 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2014 · For families
- The Villas of Hammond Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Richsmith Ln, Hammond 70403 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Unnamed Public housing 220 Pine St, Independence 70443 58 low-income homes · Run by Town of Independence HA · Average payment: $306 a month · Average wait: 14 months · Homes at several sites · (985) 878-9091
- Contempo Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 13054 Quick Blvd, Hammond 70401 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Live Oak Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 41037 S Range Rd, Ponchatoula 70454 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1999
- Oakwood Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 2612 Rogers Moore Pkwy, Hammond 70401 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2008
- Westminster Gardens HUD-assisted 501 W Hanson Ave, Hammond 70403 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (985) 345-5010
- Cross Creek Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 Dogwood Dr, Amite 70422 40 homes, 39 low-income · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2007
- Cherry Point Tax credit (LIHTC) N. Cherry ST Near the Intersection of University D, Hammond 70401 27 low-income homes · In service since 2015 · For families
- Broadmoor Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Mashon Rd, Independence 70443 24 low-income homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Home at Willow Villas II Tax credit (LIHTC) 43452 Willow Villa Rd, Hammond 70403 23 low-income homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2004
- Westminster Gardens II HUD-assisted 501 W Hanson Ave, Hammond 70403 14 low-income homes · For older adults · (985) 345-5010
- Cest Tres Bon HUD-assisted 44647 Crisp Rd, Hammond 70403 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (985) 345-6269
- ST. Paul Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 45221 Saint Paul Loop, Hammond 70401 64 homes · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities
- Terrace of Hammond Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1203 Martin Luther King Ave, Hammond 70401 59 homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 7
- Pine Grove Subdivision Tax credit (LIHTC) 12714 Shady Grove Loop, Amite 70422 56 homes · Studio: 1 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Ridge Estates of Hammond Tax credit (LIHTC) 1020 Richsmith Ln, Hammond 70403 51 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Hammond Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 15510 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond 70403 48 homes · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Hammond Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 304 S Mooney Ave, Hammond 70403 40 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2000
- Woodland Lakes Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 1913A Woodland Ct, Hammond 70403 37 homes · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Rosewood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 Walnut St, Amite 70422 32 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1992
- Hammond Eastside School Tax credit (LIHTC) 107 S Orange St, Hammond 70403 30 homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 1998
- Helena Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 41407 Helena Dr, Hammond 70403 30 homes · Studio: 5 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Valencia Villas I Tax credit (LIHTC) 17011 Jade Ct, Hammond 70403 30 homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2009
- Valencia Villas II Tax credit (LIHTC) 17011 Jade Ct, Hammond 70403 30 homes · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2009
- Smith Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 1110 Smith Sq, Hammond 70403 29 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Woodland Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 916A Bill St, Hammond 70403 26 homes · Studio: 2 · In service since 2007
- Belvedeere Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 Belvedeere Dr, Kentwood 70444 24 homes · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2009 · For families
- GCHP-Hammond / Phoenix Square Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1211 Phoenix Sq, Hammond 70403 3 bd: 1
- Tangi Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) SW Corner of the Intersection, Amite 70422
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 | $16,050 | $26,750 | $42,800 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,600 | $48,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,400 | $55,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,200 | $61,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,300 | $66,000 |
| 6 people | $44,350 | $44,350 | $70,900 |
| 7 people | $47,400 | $47,400 | $75,800 |
| 8 people | $50,450 | $50,450 | $80,700 |
Area median income: $65,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Hammond, LA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $704 – $860
- 1 bedroom $769 – $939
- 2 bedrooms $987 – $1,207
- 3 bedrooms $1,246 – $1,522
- 4 bedrooms $1,298 – $1,586
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
- Tangipahoa Parish Council Section 8 vouchers · 700 vouchers (985) 748-8474 Tangipahoa Parish Council: tmabry@tangipahoa.org
- Housing Authority of Hammond Section 8 vouchers · 344 vouchers (985) 345-2713
- Housing Authority of the Town of Pontchatoula Public housing · 110 public housing units (985) 386-3257 Housing Authority of the Town of Pontchatoula: housing_authority@att.net
- Town of Independence HA Public housing · 58 public housing units (985) 878-9091 Town of Independence HA: indyhousing@att.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 Tangipahoa Parish
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Habitat for Humanity ST. Tammany West
1400 North Ln, Mandeville · 26 miles away
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
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Bogalusa Rebirth
305 Avenue B Ste 111, Bogalusa · 34 miles away
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Integrity Homebuyer Association, Incorporated
2107 S Burnside Ave Ste 5, Gonzales · 41 miles away
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Tangipahoa 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
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Cash to move in
$2,194
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,097
- Security deposit
- $1,097
- Total
- $2,194
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 Tangipahoa Parish?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $782; 1 bedroom: $854; 2 bedrooms: $1,097; 3 bedrooms: $1,384; 4 bedrooms: $1,442. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Tangipahoa Parish?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,097) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.10 an hour full time, or $43,880 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Tangipahoa Parish?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $38,200 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 Tangipahoa 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 $987 and $1,207 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Tangipahoa Parish?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $990 in 70446 to $1,230 in 70454. 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
HUD lists 32 properties with homes for low-income households in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Tangipahoa Parish, 57% of renter households are in that position; in Louisiana, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).