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There are 107 low-income apartments in West Baton Rouge Parish that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana can range from $706 to $787 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 159 low-income homes in West Baton Rouge Parish where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $303 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge Parish Council | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish features 159 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
There are 107 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Baton Rouge Parish.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Baton Rouge Parish landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in West Baton Rouge Parish.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,149 and $1,405.
2024 West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Fair Market Rent | $1,107 | $1,124 | $1,277 | $1,598 | $2,125 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Payment Standard Range | $996 to $1,218 | $1,012 to $1,236 | $1,149 to $1,405 | $1,438 to $1,758 | $1,913 to $2,338 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 266 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 159 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.5% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.67 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Median Household Income | $53,703 ±$3,313 |
| Median Rent | $774 ±$42 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 36.45% ± 6.02pp |
| Total Population | 24,669 |
Population and Household Demographics
West Baton Rouge Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 24,669. There are 9,179 households in the county with an average household size of 2.61 persons. 29.5% of households in West Baton Rouge Parish are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in West Baton Rouge Parish
The median gross income for households in West Baton Rouge Parish is $53,703 a year, or $4,475 a month. The median rent for the county is $774 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In West Baton Rouge Parish, a household making less than $2,580 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 36.45% of households who rent are overburdened in West Baton Rouge Parish.
Area Median Income In West Baton Rouge Parish
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In West Baton Rouge Parish, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $83,300
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in West Baton Rouge Parish
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in West Baton Rouge Parish
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the West Baton Rouge Parish AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,750 | $20,250 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the West Baton Rouge Parish AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,550 | $33,750 | $37,950 | $42,150 | $45,550 | $48,900 | $52,300 | $55,650 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the West Baton Rouge Parish AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$47,250 | $54,000 | $60,750 | $67,450 | $72,850 | $78,250 | $83,650 | $89,050 |
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