Jefferson Parish Housing Authority

1011 4th St., Ste. 203, Gretna, LA, 70053
(504) 366-5344



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Jefferson Parish County

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About Jefferson Parish Housing Authority

The Housing Program of Jefferson Parish administers all aspects of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program under the direction of the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish. The Housing Program of Jefferson Parish covers all areas of Jefferson Parish except Kenner, which is administered by the Kenner Housing Authority.

Jefferson Parish Section 8 Housing Program was damaged by Hurricane Katrina, but has come back stronger than ever.


Mission Statement

To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

Program Summary for Jefferson Parish Housing Authority

Jefferson Parish Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Jefferson Parish Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 200 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Jefferson Parish Housing Authority administered a total of 4,830 Section 8 Vouchers. Jefferson Parish Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Jefferson Parish Housing Authority is located at 1011 4th St., Ste. 203, Gretna, LA, 70053 and serves the city of Gretna. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Jefferson Parish Housing Authority at, (504) 366-5344 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Jefferson Parish Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 4,830
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 200
Waiting list for the Jefferson Parish Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for ,

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for , :

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0
  • $0




Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Transfer Jefferson Parish - Dhap Phase 2 & 3 Transfer Jefferson Parish - Dhap Phase 2 & 3 Marrero LA N/A N/A Open 3.74 Miles Contact
Jefferson Parish - Dhap Phase 2 & 3 Only Jefferson Parish - Dhap Phase 2 & 3 Only Marrero LA N/A N/A Open 3.74 Miles Contact
Westwego Housing Authority Westwego Housing Authority Westwego LA N/A N/A Open 4.48 Miles Contact
St. Bernard Parish Government St. Bernard Parish Government Arabi LA 539 N/A Open 5.33 Miles Contact
Transfer Slidell - Dhap Phase 2 & 3 Only Transfer Slidell - Dhap Phase 2 & 3 Only Chalmette LA N/A N/A Open 5.71 Miles Contact
Slidell - Dhap Phase 2 & 3 Only Slidell - Dhap Phase 2 & 3 Only Chalmette LA N/A N/A Open 5.71 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Jefferson Parish Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
200
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Jefferson County Quick Facts

Population: 435,716
Persons Per Household: 2.57
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 29.6%
Homeownership Rate: 62.5%
Housing Units: 188,736
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,908
Median Household Income: $48,261