Fair Market Rents: St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. John the Baptist Parish set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | LA median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $964/mo | $728 (+32%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,113/mo | $764 (+46%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,331/mo | $944 (+41%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,701/mo | $1,244 (+37%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,996/mo | $1,453 (+37%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in LA. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in St. John the Baptist Parish
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in St. John the Baptist Parish
We track 3 assisted properties countywide: