Housing AuthorityWaitlist Open

Ruston City

Name: Ruston City
Address: 401 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA, 71270, US
Telephone: 3182513203

401 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA, 71270

Information verified June 19, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 41 min ago

About This Property

Ruston City is a public housing community in Ruston, LA, offering 290 units managed by the local housing authority. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The property serves residents in Lincoln County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: In-person

Pre-applications are currently accepted for families and senior/disabled households at 615 N Farmerville St, Ruston, LA. Preferences are given for employed, elderly, or disabled applicants.

Last verified June 15, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Closed February 12, 2026

The waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program administered by the City of Ruston, Louisiana, closed on February 12, 2026. A lottery process selected 425 applicants for the waiting list, with previously assisted CORS8H Emergency Housing Voucher holders automatically placed at the top.

Last verified March 26, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated June 19, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

290

Income Limits - Lincoln 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%): $20,350
Low (80%): $32,550

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $23,250
Low (80%): $37,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $26,150
Low (80%): $41,850

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $29,050
Low (80%): $46,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $31,400
Low (80%): $50,250

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $33,700
Very Low (50%): $33,700
Low (80%): $53,950

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $36,050
Very Low (50%): $36,050
Low (80%): $57,700

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $38,350
Very Low (50%): $38,350
Low (80%): $61,400

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$12,880	$20,350	$32,550
2 Persons	$17,420	$23,250	$37,200
3 Persons	$21,960	$26,150	$41,850
4 Persons	$26,500	$29,050	$46,500
5 Persons	$31,040	$31,400	$50,250
6 Persons	$33,700	$33,700	$53,950
7 Persons	$36,050	$36,050	$57,700
8 Persons	$38,350	$38,350	$61,400

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units does Ruston City have?+

Ruston City has a total of 290 housing units.

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

For a 4-person household in Lincoln County, LA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $29,050, Low Income (80% AMI): $46,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Ruston City?+

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 Ruston City?+

Ruston City is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3182513203, 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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