Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Gretna, LA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Jefferson County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Gretna, LA.

Jefferson County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Jefferson County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Jefferson County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Housing Authority of the City of Westwego

1010 Sixth Street
Westwego, LA - 70094
Jefferson County
Website: http://www.westwego.org
Phone Number: (504)341-5255

Jefferson Parish Housing Authority

1718 Betty Street
Marrero, LA - 70072
Jefferson County
Website: http://www.hajp.org/
Phone Number: (504)347-4381

Kenner Housing Authority

1013 31st Street
Kenner, LA - 70065
Jefferson County
Website: http://www.kennerha.com/
Phone Number: (504) 467-9166

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Gretna, LA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Gretna, LA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Gretna, LA Jefferson County

Available LIHTC Properties In Gretna, LA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Westover Apartments

Westover & Behrman Hwy
Gretna, LA - 70056
Total Apartment Units: 72
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Willow Ridge Apartments

441 Nw Third St
Gretna, LA - 70056
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1992

Ballinger Oaks

1117 Whitney Ave
Gretna, LA - 70056
Total Apartment Units: 201
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 201
1 Bedroom apartments 119
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 1993

St Joseph Apartments

600 Seventh Street
Gretna, LA - 70053
Total Apartment Units: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

St Joseph Phase Ii

606 7th St, 735 Newton St, 738 Lafayette St
Gretna, LA - 70053
Total Apartment Units: 52
1 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

St Joseph Apartments

735 Newton St
Gretna, LA - 70053
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
1 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2002

Britton Place Apartments

600 Nel Court
Gretna, LA - 70056
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Belmont Village

720 Carrollwood Village Drive
Gretna, LA - 70056
Total Apartment Units: 204
1 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Gretna, LA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Jefferson County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Friendship House

1608 Carol Sue Avenue
Gretna, LA - 70056
Phone: 504-896-2345
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

King Friedrichs

161 Friedrichs Rd
Gretna, LA - 70056
Phone: 504-263-0682
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

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