The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $701 to a high of $857, with an average of $779.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $834, a maximum of $1,020, and an average of $927.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $966, peaking at a maximum of $1,180, and averaging at $1,073.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,222, a maximum of $1,494, and an average of $1,358.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,337 to a maximum of $1,635, with an average of $1,486.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $701 $834 $966 $1,222 $1,337
Average Rent $779 $927 $1,073 $1,358 $1,486
High Rent(110%) $857 $1,020 $1,180 $1,494 $1,635
2023 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $637 $771 $908 $1,132 $1,250
Average Rent $708 $857 $1,009 $1,258 $1,389
High Rent (110%) $779 $943 $1,110 $1,384 $1,528
2022 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $569 $680 $807 $1,001 $1,124
Average Rent $632 $756 $897 $1,112 $1,249
High Rent(110%) $695 $832 $987 $1,223 $1,374
2021 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $539 $644 $761 $946 $1,086
Average Rent $599 $715 $845 $1,051 $1,207
High Rent (110%) $659 $787 $930 $1,156 $1,328
2020 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $551 $665 $775 $969 $1,123
Average Rent $612 $739 $861 $1,077 $1,248
High Rent(110%) $673 $813 $947 $1,185 $1,373
2019 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $526 $646 $745 $941 $1,080
Average Rent $584 $718 $828 $1,045 $1,200
High Rent (110%) $642 $790 $911 $1,150 $1,320
2018 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $513 $639 $738 $936 $1,058
Average Rent $570 $710 $820 $1,040 $1,175
High Rent(110%) $627 $781 $902 $1,144 $1,293
2017 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $556 $679 $790 $1,002 $1,114
Average Rent $618 $754 $878 $1,113 $1,238
High Rent (110%) $680 $829 $966 $1,224 $1,362


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