Lake Charles Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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Closed: Lake Charles, Louisiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Lake Charles Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Lake Charles, Louisiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Lake Charles Housing Authority (LCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for five days in July 2017; and before that in March 2014. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Lake Charles, LA is about 130 miles west of Baton Rouge, LA.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to pick up an application at the LCHA office.

Once the application has been completed, it must have been placed in the self-addressed envelope and mailed.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Working, elderly, disabled.

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

The LCHA estimates it will take about 3-4 weeks to process applications.

In 2014, more than 1,500 people applied.

For more information, call the LCHA office at (337) 439-4189.

Open Until Further Notice: Lake Charles Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

As of September 2015, the Housing Authority of Lake Charles (HALC) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications.

The HALC offers three Public Housing communities with 833 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from studios to 4 bedrooms.

To apply, visit the HALC to pick up a pre-application, located at 1903 Augusta St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am CT; and 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am CT; and 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Be sure to include these documents with the pre-application: Social Security Cards and birth certificates for everyone in the household, and photo IDs for all adult household members.

The HALC does not have a preference.

Qualified applicants will be placed by the date and time the pre-application is received.

For more information, call the HALC office at (337) 436-0640 from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

Lake Charles Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,795 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

800 Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, LA

(337) 439-4189

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Lake Charles Housing Authority?

Lake Charles Housing Authority serves -133 low-income households. The agency manages 2,345 Housing Choice Vouchers and -15 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Lake Charles Housing Authority?

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

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Lake Charles Housing Authority?

There is no information available about the number of female-headed renter households in Lake Charles Housing Authority housing.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Lake Charles Housing Authority renters?

There is no information available about the different racial and ethnic groups served by the Lake Charles Housing Authority.

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Lake Charles Housing Authority?

There is no information available about the number of senior-headed renter households in Lake Charles Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Lake Charles Housing Authority housing?

There is no information available about the number of households headed by persons with disabilities among those served by the Lake Charles Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Lake Charles Housing Authority?

The Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Lake Charles Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 24, 2017 and closed on July 28, 2017.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Lake Charles Housing Authority

Booker T Washington Cts

1481 3rd St, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601

Carver Courts

1701 Pear St, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601

Lloyd Oaks

2835 Lena Ave, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601