St. Charles Parish Housing Authority

This housing agency serves St Charles Parish, Hahnville, Luling, Paradis, St Rose, Louisiana.

Waiting List
Closed: St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice:  Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The St. Charles Parish Housing Authority (SCPHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 5, 2023, until July 7, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $28,700 | 5 Persons $44,300
  • 2 Persons $32,800 | 6 Persons $47,600
  • 3 Persons $36,900 | 7 Person $50,850
  • 4 Persons $41,000 | 8 Persons $54,150

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Any family that has been terminated from its HCV program due to insufficient program funding.
  • Elderly
  • Disabled.
  • Any family that is a resident of the Parish.
  • Working, to qualify for this exemption the applicant must work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
  • Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
  • Homeless.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SCPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SCPHA notice on June 23, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice:  Public Housing Waiting List

The St. Charles Parish Housing Authority (SCPHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from July 5, 2023 at 8:00 am CT, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SCPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SCPHA notice on June 23, 2023.

About The Agency

St. Charles Parish Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 502 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

200 Boutte Estates Drive, Boutte, LA

Visit Website(985) 785-2601

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority?

St. Charles Parish Housing Authority serves 234 low-income households. The agency manages 377 Housing Choice Vouchers and -7 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by St. Charles Parish Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 90 percent of St. Charles Parish Housing Authority households.

How many St. Charles Parish Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 91 households and make up 39 percent of households served by St. Charles Parish Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority?

There are 212 female-headed renter households living in St. Charles Parish Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 91% of those served by the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among St. Charles Parish Housing Authority renters?

Black 218
White 14

How many senior-headed renter households are served by St. Charles Parish Housing Authority?

There are 51 households headed by seniors served by the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority. Senior households are 22% of households in St. Charles Parish Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in St. Charles Parish Housing Authority housing?

There are 42 persons with disabilities living in St. Charles Parish Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 18% of households served by the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority?

The St. Charles Parish Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does St. Charles Parish Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

St. Charles Parish Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 5, 2023 and closed on July 7, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by St. Charles Parish Housing Authority

Boutte - Des Allemands - Hahnville

172 Norman Ave, Des Allemands, Louisiana 70039