FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lutcher, LA
ZIP 70071 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 70071 (Lutcher, LA) is $1,530 a month, up 57.7% from FY2026. That is 31% above the St. James Parish, LA area-wide FMR of $1,165.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 70071 sits in the St. James Parish, LA area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 70071 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. St. James Parish, LA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,165 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,530 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $868 | $740 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,053 – $1,287 | $891 | $740 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,165 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,120 | $1,908 – $2,332 | $1,613 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,070 – $2,530 | $1,753 | $1,390 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,530 needs about $61,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $94,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,200. ZIP code 70071 lies mainly in St. James Parish. See the St. James Parish, LA county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 70071?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 70071 are $1,140 (studio), $1,170 (1 BR), $1,530 (2 BR), $2,120 (3 BR) and $2,300 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 70071?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 70071 that range is $1,377 to $1,683 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 70071?
The FY2026 income limits of the St. James Parish, LA area apply: median family income $94,000, low-income (80%) limit $75,200 for a family of four.