FY2027 Small Area FMR · Elizabeth, LA
ZIP 70638 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 70638 (Elizabeth, LA) is $1,070 a month, down 9.3% from FY2026. That is 18% 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.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 70638 sits in the Allen Parish, LA area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 70638 has the 2nd 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 $1,070 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 70638 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Vernon 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 | $800 | $720 – $880 | $657 | $880 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $836 | $1,030 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $910 | $1,180 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $1,169 | $1,460 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,395 – $1,705 | $1,382 | $1,720 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,070 needs about $42,800 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 70638 lies mainly in Allen 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 70638?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 70638 are $800 (studio), $930 (1 BR), $1,070 (2 BR), $1,320 (3 BR) and $1,550 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 70638?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 70638 that range is $963 to $1,177 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 70638?
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.