Analysis by Nathan Brunet
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
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.
Lake Charles Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Lake Charles Housing Authority.
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.
This housing agency serves Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant.
In many areas, private landlords with an available unit can refuse interested tenants who have a Section 8 voucher. Check your local laws.Judea I. Lawton says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a great resource for those needing housing."