FY2027 Small Area FMR · Charenton, LA
ZIP 70523 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 70523 (Charenton, LA) is $1,140 a month, up 11.8% from FY2026. That is 14% above the St. Mary Parish, LA area-wide FMR of $997.
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 70523 sits in the St. Mary Parish, LA area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 70523 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. St. Mary 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 $997 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,140 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $783 – $957 | $757 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $762 | $780 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $997 | $1,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,321 | $1,340 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,683 – $2,057 | $1,633 | $1,630 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,140 needs about $45,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $69,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $55,700. ZIP code 70523 lies mainly in St. Mary Parish. See the St. Mary 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 70523?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 70523 are $870 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $1,140 (2 BR), $1,510 (3 BR) and $1,870 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 70523?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 70523 that range is $1,026 to $1,254 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 70523?
The FY2026 income limits of the St. Mary Parish, LA area apply: median family income $69,600, low-income (80%) limit $55,700 for a family of four.