St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority
La Place, Louisiana
Last Updated
21 hours ago
About St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority
The St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority, located in La Place, St. John The Baptist County, Louisiana, manages approximately 417 assisted housing units, primarily through Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Its programs include Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Mainstream, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD).
Currently, all waiting lists for the St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority's programs are closed. This includes the HCV, Mainstream, PBV, Public Housing, and RAD programs. There is no open application period at this time.
For a family of four, the very low-income limit for this area (New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area) is $44,900 per year. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements, including income guidelines, when lists are open.
Other Programs
5 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.
The waitlist last accepted applications from October 2, 2023, to October 16, 2023. When open, applications were accepted online, and in-person services were available at the Housing Authority office. Local preference was given to eligible public housing tenants residing in Edgard, LaPlace, Reserve, and Garyville developments, with applicants placed by date/time and preferences.
No specific program details or application information were found for Mainstream vouchers; all waitlists are currently closed.
The waiting list for The New Garyville Oaks Project-Based Vouchers was last open for three days in July 2019, accepting online applications. It had local preference for eligible public housing tenants residing at specific public housing developments.
All waiting lists in La Place, including Public Housing, are currently closed.
No specific program details or application information were found for RAD vouchers; all waitlists are currently closed.
Status History
Official Application
Contact St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority directly at (985) 359-9037 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
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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 St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority
Check Current Status
All 5 waiting lists at St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at St. John the Baptist Parish 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 $44,900/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 St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority directly at (985) 359-9037 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 St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority manages approximately 417 assisted housing units (417 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in La Place. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at St. John the Baptist Parish 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 La Place. This program serves approximately 417 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at St. John the Baptist Parish 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.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in La Place. 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 St. John the Baptist Parish 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 St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in La Place maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $44,900. 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 |
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| 1 Person | $18,900 | $31,450 | $50,300 |
| 2 Persons | $21,600 | $35,950 | $57,500 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $40,450 | $64,700 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $44,900 | $71,850 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $59,300 | $94,850 |
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 St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority — including across state lines.