Elton Housing Authority Public Housing Elton, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elton Housing Authority is a Public Housing community in Elton, LA with 18 units reporting 72% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $336/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
18
total units
72%
occupancy
$336
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 Washington St, Elton, LA 70532 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,751/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,547/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Elton Housing Authority
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 305 Washington St, Elton; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$336/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Elton
- Elton Voa Living Center §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basile Public Housing | Basile | 6.7 km |
| Our Lady of Consolation Apartments §202 Senior | Basile | 6.7 km |
| Lakewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Basile | 7.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elton Housing Authority have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Elton Housing Authority?
Residents report average rents near $336/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Elton Housing Authority?
Contact the management office at 305 Washington St in Elton. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.