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Calcasieu Parish Human Services Department

2001 Moeling St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 · ~576 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lake Charles, LA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Calcasieu Parish Human Services Department served 313 households across 576 units (54% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.7 people, an average annual income of $18,900, and pays an average of $411 per month toward rent.

Households served
313 of 576 units
Avg. household income
$18,900
Avg. rent paid by household
$411
Avg. household size
2.7 people
Households with children
59%
Head of household 62+
24%
Head of household with a disability
30%
Avg. wait to move in
66 months

Unit mix: 16% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 49% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Calcasieu Parish Human Services Department directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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