Tarver Park Public Housing Jena, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tarver Park is a Public Housing community in Jena, LA with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1032 Tarver Ave Apt 1, Jena, LA 71342 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,681/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,578/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 49% |
How to apply at Tarver Park
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 1032 Tarver Ave Apt 1, Jena; 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 (~$346/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jena
- Green Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Jena
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tarver Park 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 Tarver Park?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Tarver Park?
Contact the management office at 1032 Tarver Ave Apt 1 in Jena. 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.