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Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Providence

Name: Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Providence
Address: 226 Foster St, Lake Providence, LA, 71254, US
Telephone: 3185592047

226 Foster St, Lake Providence, LA, 71254

Information verified October 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 2 hr ago

About This Property

Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Providence operates 146 units of public housing in Lake Providence, Louisiana. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. This housing authority serves East Carroll County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Accepts pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households, with priority for families with children, elderly, and disabled individuals; applications may be purged if two invitations are declined. No documents are needed at the time of pre-application. To apply, pick up a pre-application in-person at 226 Foster Street, Lake Providence, LA 71254, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm CT, then mail or hand deliver the completed application.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened March 17, 2026

Apply: Phone

Eligibility is based on income below 50% of the Area Median Income, family size, and citizenship status, with priority placement for families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals. To apply, call the HALP office at (318) 559-2047.

Last verified September 10, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated October 18, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

146

Income Limits - East Carroll County, LA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $12,880
Very Low (50%): $16,950
Low (80%): $27,100

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $19,400
Low (80%): $31,000

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,800
Very Low (50%): $21,800
Low (80%): $34,850

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $24,200
Very Low (50%): $24,200
Low (80%): $38,700

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,150
Very Low (50%): $26,150
Low (80%): $41,800

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $28,100
Very Low (50%): $28,100
Low (80%): $44,900

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $30,050
Very Low (50%): $30,050
Low (80%): $48,000

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,950
Very Low (50%): $31,950
Low (80%): $51,100

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$12,880	$16,950	$27,100
2 Persons	$17,420	$19,400	$31,000
3 Persons	$21,800	$21,800	$34,850
4 Persons	$24,200	$24,200	$38,700
5 Persons	$26,150	$26,150	$41,800
6 Persons	$28,100	$28,100	$44,900
7 Persons	$30,050	$30,050	$48,000
8 Persons	$31,950	$31,950	$51,100

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units does Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Providence have?+

Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Providence has a total of 146 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in East Carroll County, LA?+

For a 4-person household in East Carroll County, LA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $24,200, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $24,200, Low Income (80% AMI): $38,700. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Providence?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Providence?+

Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Providence is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3185592047, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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