FY2027 Small Area FMR · Baskin, LA
ZIP 71219 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 71219 (Baskin, LA) is $960 a month, up 3.2% from FY2026. That is 8% above the Franklin Parish, LA area-wide FMR of $892.
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 71219 sits in the Franklin Parish, LA area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 71219 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Franklin 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 $892 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $960 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $675 – $825 | $644 | $720 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $693 – $847 | $712 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $892 | $930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $1,091 | $1,130 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,355 | $1,340 |
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 $58,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $54,150. ZIP code 71219 lies mainly in Franklin Parish. See the Franklin 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 71219?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 71219 are $750 (studio), $770 (1 BR), $960 (2 BR), $1,150 (3 BR) and $1,370 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 71219?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 71219 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 71219?
The FY2026 income limits of the Franklin Parish, LA area apply: median family income $58,000, low-income (80%) limit $54,150 for a family of four.