
About This Property
St. Bernard Parish Government operates 539 public housing units in Chalmette, LA. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 waitlist are currently closed. The housing authority manages these affordable rental properties for qualifying residents.
Waitlist Information
Pre-applications are accepted at the program level; declining two invitations to apply will purge an application from the waitlist.
A lottery system was used to select 500 applicants; the program operates only in St. Bernard Parish for very low-income residents. Declining two invitations to apply will purge an application from the waitlist.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated September 5, 2026
Property Details
Income Limits - St. Bernard County, LA
Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $14,750
- Very Low (50%)
- $24,550
- Low (80%)
- $39,300
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $17,420
- Very Low (50%)
- $28,050
- Low (80%)
- $44,900
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $21,960
- Very Low (50%)
- $31,550
- Low (80%)
- $50,500
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $26,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $35,050
- Low (80%)
- $56,100
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,040
- Very Low (50%)
- $37,900
- Low (80%)
- $60,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $35,580
- Very Low (50%)
- $40,700
- Low (80%)
- $65,100
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $40,120
- Very Low (50%)
- $43,500
- Low (80%)
- $69,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $44,660
- Very Low (50%)
- $46,300
- Low (80%)
- $74,100
| Household | Extremely Low (30%) | Very Low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $14,750 | $24,550 | $39,300 |
| 2 Persons | $17,420 | $28,050 | $44,900 |
| 3 Persons | $21,960 | $31,550 | $50,500 |
| 4 Persons | $26,500 | $35,050 | $56,100 |
| 5 Persons | $31,040 | $37,900 | $60,600 |
| 6 Persons | $35,580 | $40,700 | $65,100 |
| 7 Persons | $40,120 | $43,500 | $69,600 |
| 8 Persons | $44,660 | $46,300 | $74,100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many units does St. Bernard Parish Government have?+
St. Bernard Parish Government has a total of 539 housing units.
What are the income limits for affordable housing in St. Bernard County, LA?+
For a 4-person household in St. Bernard County, LA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $35,050, Low Income (80% AMI): $56,100. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.
How do I apply for housing at St. Bernard Parish Government?+
St. Bernard Parish Government is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5042784468, 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.
Is there a waitlist for St. Bernard Parish Government?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. 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.
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