Lafayette, LA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Lafayette ranges from $1,000 (ZIP 70507) to $1,290 (ZIP 70508), with a median of $1,110 across 11 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70501 | $770 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,490 |
| 70502 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 70503 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,190 | $1,500 | $1,750 |
| 70504 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 70505 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 70506 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,170 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 70507 | $760 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 70508 | $990 | $1,150 | $1,290 | $1,620 | $1,900 |
| 70509 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 70596 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 70598 | $850 | $990 | $1,110 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
Income limits: Lafayette Parish
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