Public Notice of 2023 Waiting List Opening
The St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority (SJBPHA) will officially re-open the Section 8 HCV waiting list on October 2, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. and close October 16, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. The SJBPHA will not offer preferences, and the waitlist will be managed through a computer system.
Applications will not be accepted at the Housing Authority office. Paper applications will not be
available and applicants will not be able to apply in person.
If you are a person(s) with disabilities that limits your ability to access the online pre-application process, please contact the SJBPHA Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 985-359- 9037 to request a reasonable accommodation. If you have a hearing impairment, you can contact TDD/TTY at 800-846-5277.
The SJBPHA will verify that the limitations imposed by the disability require the requested
accommodation. If SJBPHA determines the limitations imposed by the disability do not require a request for accommodation, your application will not be accepted.
* * New on-line process for receiving applications * * *
SJBPHA’s on-line application is available in English and Spanish.
You may apply anytime day or night from a private computer or as part of an innovative partnership with St. John the Baptist Parish three (3) Library branches, applications may be made during regular business hours. To complete the online application process you will need birth dates, social security numbers and income for everyone in the household.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a program designed to assist very low income
families, the elderly and the disabled and help them afford decent safe and sanitary housing in the
privately-owned rental market. There are income qualifications that must be met in order to be
considered for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, in which one’s income may be no greater than 50% of the Area Median Income. Those who qualify for the program will pay approximately 30% of their adjusted monthly income for their share of a monthly rent and utilities and SJBPHA, which administers the federal program, provides funds for the remainder.
Following the application procedure, all applicants will be placed on the waiting list. Placement on the waiting list does not indicate that the family is, in fact, eligible for assistance. A final determination of eligibility will be made when the family is selected from the waiting list.
Those interested should complete the on-line application at the following location
https://lastjohn.tenmast.com/apply
The St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, ancestry, handicap or marital status.
The following partners will provide access to computers at hours of operations as follows:
St. John the Baptist Parish Libraries: If you do not have a library card, you will need to get a library
card from any library branch prior to opening date of online application to use computers.
| Edgard Branch 2979 Highway 18 Edgard, LA 70049 | Monday, Tues. & Wed. Thursday & Friday Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Garyville Branch 111 Historic Front St Garyville, LA 70047 | Monday, Tues. & Wed. Thursday & Friday Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Reserve Branch 170 West 10th St Reserve, LA 70084 | Monday, Tues. & Wed. Thursday & Friday Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
The library does not close for lunch
ALL BRANCHES CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
