Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge
4731 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 · ~5,353 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Baton Rouge, 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
Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge served 4,323 households across 5,353 units (81% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.5 people, an average annual income of $15,066, and pays an average of $365 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 4,323 of 5,353 units
- Avg. household income
- $15,066
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $365
- Avg. household size
- 2.5 people
- Households with children
- 49%
- Head of household 62+
- 25%
- Head of household with a disability
- 39%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 29 months
Unit mix: 18% 1-bedroom, 27% 2-bedroom, 56% 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.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 6 developments with an average score of 96 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River South Phase 2 | Baton Rouge | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| MONTE SANO VILLAGE | Baton Rouge | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | May 2024 |
| ZION TERRACE | Baton Rouge | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| SHARLO TERRACE | Baton Rouge | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2024 |
| ARDENWOOD VILLAGE | Baton Rouge | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| TURNER PLAZA | Baton Rouge | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2024 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.