Public Housing Information for Low-Income Families

Residents living in public housing are persons desiring clean, safe and affordable housing, and are unable to obtain adequate, affordable housing on the private market. 

36% of Jennings Housing Authority residents are elderly households, 29% are non-elderly disabled households, and 33% are non-elderly working households. 2% of JHA residents are non-elderly unemployed households. Call 337-824-5642 today for public housing application information.
Public — House in Jennings, LA

Resident Services

Monthly Resident Newsletter
Full Time Maintenance
Elderly Activities
Ongoing Apartment Renovations
Monthly Pest Control Services
Emergency On-Call Maintenance Service
On-Site Police Patrol
Video Surveillance

How Do I Apply

It’s easy! Just call 337-824-5642 or go by the Jennings Housing Authority office at 300 Bangle St. Jennings, LA 70546 to apply. Once your application is received by the JHA office, it will be screened to determine eligibility.

You can also click the button below to download an application packet. 
Please bring completed packet to our office
APPLICATION PACKET

Eligibility Guidelines Include:

  • Meeting income limits established by HUD 
  • Meeting criminal history report guidelines established by the JHA
  • Having satisfactory landlord references and/or having satisfactory credit references

Income Limits:

Family Size Income Limit
1 32,650
2 40,750
3 45,850
4 50,900
5 55,000
6 59,050
7 63,150
8 67,200
You will be notified by mail about your eligibility for public housing at JHA. If it is determined that you are eligible for housing, your application will then be placed on a waiting list until an apartment that is suitable for your household size becomes available.

For additional questions, please call us at 337-824-5642.