
About This Property
Wood Crest / the Woodlands comprises 72 units in Chalmette, with 50 units designated for low-income households. The property was placed in service in 2011 and utilizes 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, offering a unit mix that includes eleven 2-bedroom and nine 3-bedroom apartments.
Waitlist Information
Waitlist managed by St. Bernard Parish Government
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
What size apartments are available at Wood Crest / the Woodlands?+
Wood Crest / the Woodlands offers the following unit types: 11 Two-Bedroom, 9 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 72 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 Wood Crest / the Woodlands?+
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.
Who manages Wood Crest / the Woodlands?+
Wood Crest / the Woodlands is managed by . You can reach them at .
How do I apply for housing at Wood Crest / the Woodlands?+
Wood Crest / the Woodlands is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.
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