Calcasieu Parish Housing Department
Lake Charles, LA - 70601

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Calcasieu Parish Housing Department

2001 Moeling St # B
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
(337) 721-3577


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Last-Modified: 2019-05-28 13:24:37



Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $746
Population in zip code: 31,699
Media age of those living in this zip code: 36.8
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $31,964
Average home value in this zip code: $124,385


The mission of the Calcasieu Parish Housing Department is to aid the financially disadvantaged with decent, clean, and sanitary housing by providing quality services to the people of Calcasieu Parish.The Housing Department strives to provide and promote diversified living environments for low-income families, seniors and persons with disabilities. Eligible families are provided rental assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HVC) governed by the rules and regulations determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).The Housing Department also strives to meet the needs of low-income families through programs and services that make an important impact on families in the community of Calcasieu Parish.

Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Louisiana, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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    • Thursday, March 26, 2020

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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


Comments
  • Reply User   2022-12-13 20:09:10

    I am in need of the section 8 housing vouchers near the lake charles, moss bluff, westlake area. How do i get on the list?

  • Reply User   2020-09-05 11:27:09

    Looking for 2 or 3 bedroom for my son 13 with autism my friend and me.

  • Reply User   2019-10-26 08:56:27

    I am 28 yrs old and disabled. I get $1196 a month ssd. I need a place to live asap. By end of month i will be homeless

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