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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Richland Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area is $944 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $754, 1-bedroom is $759, 3-bedroom is $1,132, and 4-bedroom is $1,344.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $37,760 per year ($3,147 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $944 in Richland Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$754

1BR

$759

2BR

$944

3BR

$1,132

4BR

$1,344

Hours/week at min wage

101 hrs

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

National rank

#610

of 661 U.S. metros (top 93% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$850–$1,038

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

Richland Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$754	$9,048
1-Bedroom	$759	$9,108
2-Bedroom	$944	$11,328
3-Bedroom	$1,132	$13,584
4-Bedroom	$1,344	$16,128

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $67,500

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,960	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$36,600	$39,300
50% AMI (Very Low)	$23,700	$27,100	$30,500	$33,850	$36,600	$39,300
80% AMI (Low)	$37,950	$43,350	$48,750	$54,150	$58,500	$62,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,328/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$37,760/yr

$3,147/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	$590	$675	$759	$911	$978
60% AMI Maximum	$708	$810	$911	$1,093	$1,174

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	$754	$759	$944	$1,096	$1,096
Low HOME Rent	$592	$677	$762	$846	$915

Compare Richland Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other LA Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Richland Parish