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Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8

Name: Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8
Address: 304 State St, Jennings, LA, 70546, US
Telephone: 3378247353

304 State St, Jennings, LA, 70546

Information verified July 9, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 9 hr ago

About This Property

Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 offers 132 units of affordable housing in Jennings, LA and operates under the housing authority. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The property provides rental assistance to eligible low-income households in the area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Eligibility requires meeting HUD income limits, criminal history guidelines, and satisfactory landlord/credit references; for Bangle Drive, applicants must be at least 50 years of age, with preferences for working families, disabled, or elderly.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Multiple

The HCV program serves extremely low-income, very low-income, disabled, and senior households, prioritizing families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals, with eligibility based on HUD income limits, criminal history, and landlord/credit references.

Last verified July 1, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 9, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

132

Income Limits - Jefferson Davis 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%): $19,950
Low (80%): $31,850

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $22,800
Low (80%): $36,400

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $25,650
Low (80%): $40,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $28,450
Low (80%): $45,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $30,750
Very Low (50%): $30,750
Low (80%): $49,150

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $33,050
Very Low (50%): $33,050
Low (80%): $52,800

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,300
Very Low (50%): $35,300
Low (80%): $56,450

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $37,600
Very Low (50%): $37,600
Low (80%): $60,100

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$12,880	$19,950	$31,850
2 Persons	$17,420	$22,800	$36,400
3 Persons	$21,960	$25,650	$40,950
4 Persons	$26,500	$28,450	$45,500
5 Persons	$30,750	$30,750	$49,150
6 Persons	$33,050	$33,050	$52,800
7 Persons	$35,300	$35,300	$56,450
8 Persons	$37,600	$37,600	$60,100

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units does Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 have?+

Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 has a total of 132 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Jefferson Davis County, LA?+

For a 4-person household in Jefferson Davis County, LA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $28,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $45,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. 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 Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8?+

Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3378247353, or visiting their website, 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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