FY2027 Small Area FMR · French Settlement, LA
ZIP 70733 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 70733 (French Settlement, LA) is $1,140 a month, down 1.7% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Baton Rouge, LA area-wide FMR of $1,149.
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 70733 sits in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Of the 98 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 70733 has the 40th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Baton Rouge, 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 $1,149 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 | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $992 | $990 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,014 | $1,020 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $1,149 | $1,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,456 | $1,460 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,656 – $2,024 | $1,842 | $1,870 |
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 $94,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,600. ZIP code 70733 lies mainly in Livingston Parish. See the Baton Rouge, 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 70733?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 70733 are $980 (studio), $1,010 (1 BR), $1,140 (2 BR), $1,450 (3 BR) and $1,840 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 70733?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 70733 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 70733?
The FY2026 income limits of the Baton Rouge, LA area apply: median family income $94,500, low-income (80%) limit $75,600 for a family of four.