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About West Baton Rouge Parish Council
The West Baton Rouge Parish Council (PHA Code: LA204) provides housing assistance in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. This authority manages approximately 80 assisted housing units, specifically 80 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). They offer both Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs to serve eligible residents.
Currently, the Public Housing program is open for new applications, having recently changed from closed to open. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is presently closed but has changed to opening soon. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit for eligibility in the Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area is $45,850 per year.
Applicants interested in Public Housing should proceed with applying while the program is open. Those interested in the HCV program should regularly check for updates regarding its impending opening.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The West Baton Rouge Parish Council accepts Public Housing pre-applications. If an applicant declines two invitations, their application will be purged from the waitlist.
Other Programs
1 programThese 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 waiting list for the West Baton Rouge Parish Council is currently closed. A past intake required applicants from outside West Baton Rouge Parish to lease a unit within the parish for one year before being eligible for portability and was limited to the first fifty callers. The program is for very low-income families or individuals.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official West Baton Rouge Parish Council portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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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 West Baton Rouge Parish Council
Check Current Status
West Baton Rouge Parish Council currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at West Baton Rouge Parish Council, 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
Apply directly through the official West Baton Rouge Parish Council portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at West Baton Rouge Parish Council, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. West Baton Rouge Parish Council manages approximately 80 assisted housing units (80 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Port Allen. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at West Baton Rouge Parish Council
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at West Baton Rouge Parish Council 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.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at West Baton Rouge Parish Council 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 Port Allen. This program serves approximately 80 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for West Baton Rouge Parish Council?
West Baton Rouge Parish Council Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the West Baton Rouge Parish Council 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 West Baton Rouge Parish Council — including across state lines.