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Louisiana Housing Authority
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Last Updated
13 hours ago
About Louisiana Housing Authority
The Louisiana Housing Authority, located in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana (PHA Code: LA903), manages approximately 1,784 assisted housing units. All of these units are provided through Section 8 vouchers, offering crucial rental assistance to eligible individuals and families.
Currently, the authority is accepting applications for its Permanent Supportive Housing program and other general housing assistance programs. Key programs that are presently closed to new applications include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, Homeownership, SRO, and VASH programs. For a family of four in the Baton Rouge area, the Very Low Income limit is $45,850 per year.
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FSS Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 31, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The waitlist is open indefinitely to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge and helps Housing Choice Voucher families achieve career and financial goals and build savings.
FSS (Family Self-Sufficiency) / THRIVE/FSS Program Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 31, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Helps Housing Choice Voucher families and EBRPHA PBV/RAD communities achieve career and financial goals and build savings; open indefinitely to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge.
Family Self-Sufficiency Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 31, 2026
How to Apply
In-person
Additional Notes
The waitlist is open indefinitely to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 31, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Helps Housing Choice Voucher families and EBRPHA PBV/RAD communities achieve career and financial goals and build savings; open indefinitely to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) / THRIVE/FSS Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 31, 2026
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
This program helps Housing Choice Voucher families and EBRPHA PBV/RAD communities achieve career and financial goals and build savings; it is open indefinitely to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge.
Other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
This waitlist provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge; contact the housing authority directly for specific program details.
Other (Family Self-Sufficiency / THRIVE/FSS) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 31, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program helps Housing Choice Voucher families and EBRPHA PBV/RAD communities achieve career and financial goals and build savings; it is open indefinitely to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge.
Other (Permanent Supportive Housing) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
May 18, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge, with household incomes at or below 50% AMI and a preference for those at or below 30% AMI. This program also serves individuals over 18 with serious mental illness who meet specific Medicaid and PASRR criteria, including those with co-occurring serious mental illness and dementia.
Other (Serious Mental Illness) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist program provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge, specifically targeting those with serious mental illness.
Other (Serious Mental Illness) Waitlist Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Apr 1, 2023
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Open to individuals over 18 with serious mental illness who are Medicaid-eligible and residing in nursing facilities, or referred for a PASRR Level II evaluation, or with co-occurring serious mental illness and dementia (dementia not primary diagnosis).
PSH Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
May 18, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This program provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge, with household incomes at or below 50% AMI and a preference for 30% AMI, and is open to individuals over 18 with serious mental illness who meet specific Medicaid eligibility or DOJ Olmstead Settlement criteria.
Permanent Supportive Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
May 18, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge; household incomes must be at or below 50% AMI, with a preference for families at or below 30% AMI. Also open to individuals over 18 with serious mental illness who are Medicaid-eligible, referred for PASRR Level II evaluation, or have co-occurring serious mental illness and dementia (not primary diagnosis).
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
May 18, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge; household incomes must be at or below 50% of the area median income, with a preference for families at or below 30% AMI. This program is also open to individuals over 18 with serious mental illness who meet specific Medicaid eligibility and Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II evaluation criteria.
Other Programs
16 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
The Housing Authority will close its waiting list when it has more families on the list than can be assisted in the near future. The HCV waiting list is currently CLOSED.
The Homeownership program is currently closed to new applications.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Project-Based Vouchers are tied to specific housing units rather than following the tenant. Landlords or developers partner with the housing authority to reserve units for eligible low-income families. Unlike tenant-based HCV vouchers, PBV assistance stays with the unit if the tenant moves.
The Public Housing program waitlist is currently closed to new applications.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.
The SRO (Single Room Occupancy) program is currently closed to new applications.
The VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program is currently closed to new applications.
The Homeownership, SRO (Single Room Occupancy), and VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) programs are currently closed to new applications.
Interested participants must apply through Volunteers for America (VOA). The VOA sends referrals to the Housing Authority to determine the client’s eligibility for the program.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Louisiana Housing Authority directly to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Louisiana Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Louisiana Housing Authority currently has 13 open waiting lists (FSS, FSS (Family Self-Sufficiency) / THRIVE/FSS Program, Family Self-Sufficiency, Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) / THRIVE/FSS, Other, Other (Family Self-Sufficiency / THRIVE/FSS), Other (Permanent Supportive Housing), Other (Serious Mental Illness), Other (Serious Mental Illness) Waitlist, PSH, Permanent Supportive Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Louisiana Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $45,850/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Louisiana Housing Authority directly at to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Louisiana Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Louisiana Housing Authority manages approximately 1,784 assisted housing units (1,784 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Baton Rouge. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Louisiana Housing Authority
FSS open
The FSS program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
FSS (Family Self-Sufficiency) / THRIVE/FSS Program open
The FSS (Family Self-Sufficiency) / THRIVE/FSS Program program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Family Self-Sufficiency open
The Family Self-Sufficiency program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) open
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) / THRIVE/FSS open
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) / THRIVE/FSS program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other open
The Other program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Family Self-Sufficiency / THRIVE/FSS) open
The Other (Family Self-Sufficiency / THRIVE/FSS) program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Permanent Supportive Housing) open
The Other (Permanent Supportive Housing) program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Serious Mental Illness) open
The Other (Serious Mental Illness) program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Serious Mental Illness) Waitlist open
The Other (Serious Mental Illness) Waitlist program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PSH open
The PSH program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Permanent Supportive Housing open
The Permanent Supportive Housing program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) open
The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
EHV closed
The EHV program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Emergency Housing Voucher closed
The Emergency Housing Voucher program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) closed
The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Baton Rouge. This program serves approximately 1,784 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Homeownership closed
The Homeownership program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Louisiana Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Moderate Rehabilitation closed
The Moderate Rehabilitation program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod-Rehab) closed
The Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod-Rehab) program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Louisiana Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Baton Rouge. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Louisiana Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Louisiana Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Baton Rouge maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
SRO closed
The SRO program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
VASH Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing closed
The HUD-VASH program at Louisiana Housing Authority combines Housing Choice Vouchers with VA supportive services for homeless veterans in Baton Rouge. Referrals are made through the local VA Medical Center — contact the VA to begin the application process.
other closed
The other program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mod Rehab closed
The Mod Rehab program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mod-Rehab closed
The Mod-Rehab program at Louisiana Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Baton Rouge. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Louisiana Housing Authority?
Louisiana Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Louisiana Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $45,850. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $19,250 | $32,100 | $51,350 |
| 2 Persons | $22,000 | $36,700 | $58,700 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $41,300 | $66,050 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $45,850 | $73,350 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $49,550 | $79,250 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $53,200 | $85,100 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $56,900 | $91,000 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $60,550 | $96,850 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Louisiana Housing Authority — including across state lines.