What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area is $871 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $601, 1-bedroom is $664, 3-bedroom is $1,201, and 4-bedroom is $1,461.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $34,840 per year ($2,903 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $871 in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$601

1BR

$664

2BR

$871

3BR

$1,201

4BR

$1,461

Hours/week at min wage

93 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#640

of 661 U.S. metros (top 98% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$784–$958

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$601	$7,212
1-Bedroom	$664	$7,968
2-Bedroom	$871	$10,452
3-Bedroom	$1,201	$14,412
4-Bedroom	$1,461	$17,532

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $79,300

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$16,700	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$27,800	$31,750	$35,700	$39,650	$42,850	$46,000
80% AMI (Low)	$44,450	$50,800	$57,150	$63,450	$68,550	$73,650

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$10,452/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.2% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$34,840/yr

$2,903/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$693	$793	$892	$1,070	$1,149
60% AMI Maximum	$832	$951	$1,070	$1,284	$1,379

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$601	$664	$871	$1,201	$1,288
Low HOME Rent	$695	$793	$892	$991	$1,071

Compare Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other LA Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Jefferson Davis Parish