Housing AuthorityWaitlist Closed

St. Bernard Parish Government

Name: St. Bernard Parish Government
Address: 8201 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA, 70043, US
Telephone: 5042784468

8201 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA, 70043

Information verified July 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 5 hr ago

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

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Multiple

Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors. Pre-applications are accepted at the program level; declining two invitations to apply will purge an application from the waitlist.

Last verified May 7, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened September 1, 2022

Closed September 7, 2022

Apply: Online

The waiting list previously used a lottery system to select 500 applicants, serving very low-income residents of St. Bernard Parish. Individuals with disabilities could call for assistance with the online application.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

539

Income Limits - St. Bernard County, LA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,750
Very Low (50%): $24,550
Low (80%): $39,300

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $28,050
Low (80%): $44,900

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $31,550
Low (80%): $50,500

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $35,050
Low (80%): $56,100

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $37,900
Low (80%): $60,600

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $40,700
Low (80%): $65,100

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $43,500
Low (80%): $69,600

8 Persons

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

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.

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.

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.

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