Pelican Drive Public Housing Ponchatoula, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pelican Drive is a Public Housing community in Ponchatoula, LA with 110 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
110
total units
95%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1034 Pelican Dr, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,093/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,648/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Pelican Drive
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 1034 Pelican Dr, Ponchatoula; 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 (~$421/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ponchatoula
- Live Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kay Crossing Ii LIHTC
- Ponchatoula Meadows LIHTC
- Ponchatoula Meadows LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 3.4 km |
| Helena Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 3.4 km |
| Hammond Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.6 km |
| Woodland Lakes Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.6 km |
| Hammond Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.6 km |
| Woodland Lakes Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.6 km |
| Valencia Villas I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.8 km |
| Valencia Villas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hammond | 5.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponchatoula
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pelican Drive 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 Pelican Drive?
Residents report average rents near $421/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 Pelican Drive?
Contact the management office at 1034 Pelican Dr in Ponchatoula. 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.