Merryville Lha Public Housing Merryville, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Merryville Lha is a Public Housing community in Merryville, LA with 89 units reporting 56% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 1 months.
89
total units
56%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
1 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Patton St, Merryville, LA 70653 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,334/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,220/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Merryville Lha
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 1 Patton St, Merryville; 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 (~$366/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Merryville Lha 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 Merryville Lha?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Merryville Lha?
Contact the management office at 1 Patton St in Merryville. 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.