Section 8 in Louisiana: FMR & Landlord Guide
57,597 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 18 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Can a Louisiana landlord refuse Section 8?
In parts of Louisiana, local ordinances prohibit source-of-income discrimination even though there is no statewide law. Coverage varies by city — check the metro page you're considering.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in Louisiana
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
New Orleans, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 35380
26,223 vouchersBaton Rouge, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 12940
7,262 vouchersShreveport, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 43340
5,424 vouchersLake Charles, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 29340
3,391 vouchersLafayette, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 29180
3,162 vouchersMonroe, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 33740
2,928 vouchersAlexandria, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 10780
2,380 vouchersHouma, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 26380
1,185 vouchersHammond, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 25220
1,039 vouchersNatchitoches, LA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 35060
788 vouchersSlidell, LA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 43640
782 vouchersRuston, LA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 40820
759 vouchersOpelousas, LA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 36660
727 vouchersNew Iberia, LA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 35340
559 vouchersBogalusa, LA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 14220
428 vouchersMinden, LA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 33380
314 vouchersMorgan City, LA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 34020
204 vouchersDeRidder, LA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 19760
42 vouchers
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Louisiana data feeds directly into the tools below.