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Merryville Lha — Income-Restricted Housing in Merryville, LA 70653

1 Patton St, Merryville, LA 70653

Public housing

89 units · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (337) 825-8770Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Housing Authority of the Town of Merryville. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (337) 825-8770.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
44 1 bedroom · 23 2 bedrooms · 23 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$414/mo

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Rents and income limits in 70653

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$890/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$35,600/yr
Renters in 70653 paying 30% or more of income on rent
54%

Income limits (2026)

Beauregard Parish, LA area · median family income $86,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$18,100$30,100$48,200
2$21,640$34,400$55,050
3$27,320$38,700$61,950
4$33,000$43,000$68,800
5$38,680$46,450$74,350
6$44,360$49,900$79,850
7$50,040$53,350$85,350
8$55,720$56,800$90,850

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size70653Wider area
Studio$620$716
1 bedroom$680$782
2 bedrooms$890$1,023
3 bedrooms$1,090$1,251
4 bedrooms$1,490$1,710

Wider area = Beauregard Parish, LA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (70660) to $1,060 (75966).

Census figures for 70653 (2020–2024 average): median rent $602. Median household income $69,318. 15% of homes are rented. 54% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 23% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 70653's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 70653

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Merryville Lha?

Apply through Housing Authority of the Town of Merryville, which runs Merryville Lha. Call (337) 825-8770. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Merryville Lha Section 8 housing?

Merryville Lha is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Merryville Lha?

Public records list 89 units at Merryville Lha in Merryville, LA 70653. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Merryville Lha?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 70653 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Merryville Lha?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Merryville Lha in Merryville, LA 70653. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Merryville, LA 70653?

Most income-restricted buildings in Merryville, LA 70653 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $30,100, and $43,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($48,200 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Merryville, LA 70653?

For many programs in Merryville, LA 70653, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $30,100 a year for 1 person and $43,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $48,200 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Merryville, LA 70653?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Merryville, LA 70653, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Merryville, LA 70653 is $890 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Merryville Lha take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Merryville Lha has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Merryville, LA 70653 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Merryville Lha.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.