Slidell Housing Authority

Brief Information About Housing Authority in Slidell

The Slidell Housing Authority is situated at 1250 Martin Luther King Junior Drive Slidell Louisiana 70458. The phone number is 985-726-9000. Their housing code is LA103.

The HA is responsible for managing the housing program for citizens in need. This includes the application step, the guidelines for eligibility, and any other resources. The HA’s mission is to provide subsidized rents for low-income families, provide access to various assistance programs for housing problems. You can reach out to the Slidell Housing Authority for issues regarding the qualification process, the location of the proprieties that are under the office’s management, or any information regarding Slidell Section 8 landlord’s details.

Existing Programs in Slidell HA

The Slidell Housing Authority provides excellent opportunities for people that are having problems with their housing situation. The table below shows data on HUD housing programs in Slidell.

HUD Housing Programs in Slidell

	Slidell	St. Tammany Parish
Subsidized Units	607	1,492
Occupied %	81.0%	80.0%
People Per Unit	2.2	2.0
People Total	1,187	2,645
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$317	$334
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$627	$601
Average Months on Wait List	13	16

Public Housing Programs in Slidell

The public housing program by Slidell HA is built in such a way that the voucher covers up to 70% of the rent costs. To qualify for this program, the people need to have income that does not exceed the 50% of the median income. Below is the latest data for Public Housing Programs in Slidell.

	Slidell	St. Tammany Parish
Subsidized Units	125	174
Occupied %	98.0%	98.0%
People Per Unit	2.4	2.3
People Total	287	388
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$343	$346
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$403	$395
Average Months on Wait List	5	6

Section 8 Housing Programs in Slidell

The Section 8 vouchers provided by the Slidell HA tend to cover most of the expenses and are of great assistance to families that are struggling. Below is the latest data for Section 8 in Slidell.

	Slidell	St. Tammany Parish
Subsidized Units	125	295
Occupied %	91.0%	95.0%
People Per Unit	2.0	1.4
People Total	248	425
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$292	$311
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$690	$599

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2024 Income Limits

According to the latest statistical data as of 2024, the median income is $40,000. You can find up-to-date data on income limits for Slidell and other cities by clicking on the link:

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Waiting List Statuses in Slidell

Slidell Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher Wait List

The Section 8 Voucher Programs waitlist is Closed. For current program waitlist status, contact Slidell HA directly. Up-to-date contact information for Slidell Housing Authority is listed in the “Listing Info”.

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Slidell Housing Authority Public Housing Wait List

The Public Housing Programs waitlist is Open. For current program waitlist status, contact Slidell HA directly. Up-to-date contact information for Slidell Housing Authority is listed in the “Listing Info”.

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How Do I Apply in Slidell Housing Authority?

To apply for the Public Housing Program or the Section 8 voucher, you would need to reach out to the Slidell Housing Authority first. From them, you will get the application form. You also prepare the necessary for all the family members: ID, employment, bank account info, bank account status. You can e-mail or drop in the application at the Slidell Housing Authority office. They will contact you with any questions.

For details on the Slidell Housing Authority application, and for additional information, visit the official website.

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FAQ

What does the housing authority do?

A housing authority (HA) is made up of various agencies that offer housing assistance funded by HUD. Housing authorities are targeted for old age, low-income people, people who suffer from disabilities, or people that are escaping domestic abuse. Each HA covers different jurisdictions, as there are housing authorities for each local area. There are more than 3300 housing authorities in the USA. The housing authority has information regarding possible programs that you can apply, and about what types of help can you qualify to get. The most common type of help that people get from the public housing authorities includes vouchers, which cover specific percentages of their rent costs and their utilities.

What disqualifies you from getting HUD?

The housing authority does detailed research to make sure that the people that are helped with rental assistance will get better and will make use of the help. This means that background checks are an important part of the work. The housing authority will disregard any applicant that has a criminal background. The housing authority will deny any applicant that is a sex offender or has records of drug use. The other detail is that if you have had a previous housing authority assistant and you got evicted, that is a big no, and your application will be rejected.

Regarding the use of the drug, there is a way around that and is the fact that you show that you have completed a drug treatment program. Even if you have a criminal background, each case is special, and you are given a chance to say your plea and to explain the circumstances. Also, felonies older than 5 years are not considered part of the application.

What is meant by the term public housing?

Public housing is a program that has more than 900000 units across all USA. They are rarer in rural areas. These units are more often in poor areas and racially segregated communities. The service is to prevent homelessness, in one way or another. The HA gives rental vouchers that cover some part of the rent, and the tenants are responsible for covering a small part of the rent. That part depends on the agreement and the situation of the tenant. The HA program is designed to help people that are struggling to get a roof on their heads. The HA can be managed by the state, and by local agencies.

How much is Section 8 housing?

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is aimed at helping low-income families who meet the requirement of income lower than 50% of the local area median income. The idea is that the cost of the rent is split between the tenant and the federal assistance program. The part that you pay depends on your income. You could get up to 30 % assistance on your rent or more, all depends on the specifics of the situation.

The main unit of measurement is the Fair Market Rent cost. If the unit that you live in has a cost that is in the range of the Fair Market Rent, you will get the 30% or more rent assistance as designated from the program and you pay the rest of the rent. If you choose to live in an apartment that is above the fair market rent, the Housing Choice Voucher Program will cover their percentage as a total of the housing market rent. Anything above the housing market rent will be charged out of your pocket.

Who qualifies for public housing?

To qualify for the housing authority, you need to reach out to the housing authority office. You then fill out a form that they give you and on that form, you list the below information:

Names of the persons that will live with you.
Their sex, birthdate, and relationship to you.
Your contact and current address.
Special circumstances that apply to you ( veteran, disability, elderly, etc.).
Details of the previous landlord. The idea is that these landlords will be reached out to and asked if you are a reliable tenant.
Income information, which means tax documents and W2 documents.
Bank information, as that will be used to check the accuracy of your monetary situation.
There is also a chance that you might get a home visit and asked questions.