Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8

This housing agency serves Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.

About The Agency

Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 provides affordable housing for up to 132 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

304 North State Street, Jennings, LA

(337) 824-7353

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8?

Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 serves 129 low-income households. The agency manages 132 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 61 percent of households served by Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 households.

How many Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 residents are employed?

Working adults head 47 households and make up 37 percent of households served by Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8?

There are 119 female-headed renter households living in Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 housing. Households headed by females are 93% of those served by the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 renters?

Black 114
White 15
Hispanic 1

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8?

There are 37 households headed by seniors served by the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8. Senior households are 29% of households in Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 housing?

There are 24 persons with disabilities living in Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 19% of households served by the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8.