FY2027 Small Area FMR · Dry Creek, LA
ZIP 70637 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 70637 (Dry Creek, LA) is $930 a month, up 5.7% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Allen Parish, LA area-wide FMR of $910.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 70637 sits in the Allen Parish, LA area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 70637 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Allen 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 $910 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $930 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 70637 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Beauregard 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 | $670 | $603 – $737 | $657 | $610 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $747 – $913 | $836 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $910 | $880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,169 | $1,100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,382 | $1,450 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $930 needs about $37,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $62,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $54,150. ZIP code 70637 lies mainly in Allen Parish and Beauregard Parish. See the Allen 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 70637?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 70637 are $670 (studio), $830 (1 BR), $930 (2 BR), $1,180 (3 BR) and $1,440 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 70637?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 70637 that range is $837 to $1,023 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 70637?
The FY2026 income limits of the Allen Parish, LA area apply: median family income $62,500, low-income (80%) limit $54,150 for a family of four.