Housing Authority of Jena

This housing agency serves Jena, Louisiana.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Jena provides affordable housing for up to 50 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

1032 Tarver Avenue, Jena, LA

(318) 992-6413

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Housing Authority of Jena?

Housing Authority of Jena serves 48 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 48 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Jena?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 60 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Jena. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 85 percent of Housing Authority of Jena households.

How many Housing Authority of Jena residents are employed?

Working adults head 20 households and make up 43 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Jena.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Jena?

There are 33 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Jena housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Housing Authority of Jena.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Jena renters?

Black	35
White	10
Hispanic	3

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Jena?

There are 14 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Jena. Senior households are 30% of households in Housing Authority of Jena housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Jena housing?

There are 12 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Jena housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Housing Authority of Jena.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of Jena?

The Housing Authority of Jena 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.