Lake Charles, LA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Lake Charles ranges from $1,100 (ZIP 70601) to $1,480 (ZIP 70605), with a median of $1,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70601 | $840 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,530 |
| 70602 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 70605 | $1,120 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,060 |
| 70606 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 70607 | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,660 |
| 70609 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,590 | $1,860 |
| 70611 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,930 |
| 70612 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 70615 | $920 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,680 |
| 70616 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 70629 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
Income limits: Calcasieu Parish
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