St. Martin Parish Police Jury
Saint Martinville, Louisiana
Last Updated
23 hours ago
About St. Martin Parish Police Jury
St. Martin Parish Police Jury, located in Saint Martinville, St. Martin County, Louisiana (PHA Code: LA178), is a public housing authority that primarily manages Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). This authority currently assists approximately 346 households through its HCV program.
All waiting lists managed by St. Martin Parish Police Jury, including the Housing Choice Voucher program, are currently closed to new applications. The income limit for a family of four to qualify as Very Low Income in the Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area is $42,350 per year.
Applicants should note that while the HCV waiting list status has been subject to change in the past, no application periods are open at this time.
Other Programs
4 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.
Applications are accepted by appointment only during office hours. The Section 8 Housing Department utilizes funds from HUD to supplement rental payments for low and very low income families.
No active waitlist information currently available for Mainstream Vouchers.
No active waitlist information currently available for Project-Based Vouchers.
No active waiting list information currently available for the Public Housing program.
Status History
Official Application
Contact St. Martin Parish Police Jury directly at (337) 394-2246 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 St. Martin Parish Police Jury
Check Current Status
All 1 waiting list at St. Martin Parish Police Jury 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. Martin Parish Police Jury, 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 $42,350/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. Martin Parish Police Jury directly at (337) 394-2246 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. Martin Parish Police Jury, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. St. Martin Parish Police Jury manages approximately 346 assisted housing units (346 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Saint Martinville. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at St. Martin Parish Police Jury
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at St. Martin Parish Police Jury 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 Saint Martinville. This program serves approximately 346 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. Martin Parish Police Jury 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. Martin Parish Police Jury are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Saint Martinville. 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. Martin Parish Police Jury 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for St. Martin Parish Police Jury?
St. Martin Parish Police Jury Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the St. Martin Parish Police Jury are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $42,350. 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 | $17,800 | $29,650 | $47,450 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $33,900 | $54,200 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $38,150 | $61,000 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $42,350 | $67,750 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $45,750 | $73,200 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $49,150 | $78,600 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $52,550 | $84,050 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $55,950 | $89,450 |
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. Martin Parish Police Jury — including across state lines.