Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish

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Closed: Jefferson Parrish, Louisiana Section 8 Voucher

The Housing Authority of Jefferson Parrish (HAJP) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for four days from January until February, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the HAJP website here.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Limited Section 8 Voucher

The Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish (HAJP) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications on a limited basis since at least April 2021, until the earliest confirmed close date of August 14, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen. 

Please note: According to the HAJP, This waiting list was for families "residing within the public housing development on Acre Road"

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the application in person at the public housing development on Acre Rd.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Preference is for any family receiving public housing assistance from the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish (HAJP) and residing within the public housing development on Acre Road.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAJP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAJP on April 13, 2021 and updated on August 14, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish Public Housing

The Housing Authority of Jefferson Parrish (HAJP) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for 1-4 Bedroom units for two days in May, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the application at the HAJP office.

There were no preferences.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the HAJP website.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish

1718 Betty Street, Marrero, LA | Visit Website | (504) 321-4257

Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish provides affordable housing for up to 5,035 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Family Self-Sufficiency
  • Moving to Work
  • Homeownership

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish is located in Jefferson Parish, LA.

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Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.