FY2027 Small Area FMR · Church Point, LA
ZIP 70525 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 70525 (Church Point, LA) is $960 a month, up 1.1% from FY2026. That is 12% below the Lafayette, LA area-wide FMR of $1,092.
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 70525 sits in the Lafayette, LA area
Of the 29 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 70525 has the 23rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lafayette, 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 $1,092 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $960 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 70525 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Acadia Parish, LA (same figures) and St. Landry Parish, LA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $639 – $781 | $835 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $971 | $840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $1,092 | $950 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,375 | $1,190 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,607 | $1,570 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $960 needs about $38,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $90,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,250. ZIP code 70525 lies mainly in Acadia Parish, St. Landry Parish and Lafayette Parish. See the Lafayette, LA metro 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 70525?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 70525 are $710 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $960 (2 BR), $1,180 (3 BR) and $1,430 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 70525?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 70525 that range is $864 to $1,056 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 70525?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lafayette, LA area apply: median family income $90,300, low-income (80%) limit $72,250 for a family of four.