Washington Heights Public Housing Slidell, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Heights is a Public Housing community in Slidell, LA with 125 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $438/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
125
total units
97%
occupancy
$438
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1120A Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Slidell, LA 70458 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,645/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,446/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 49% |
How to apply at Washington Heights
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 1120A Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Slidell; 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 (~$438/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Slidell
- Lakeside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Canterbury House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Camellia Place Resort LIHTC
- North Shore Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Villa Additions PB Section 8
- Stones Throw Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Lane LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lafitte Landing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Slidell Village North PB Section 8
- Woodland Grove LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joe I Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pearl River | 8.2 km |
| St Joe Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pearl River | 8.2 km |
| Salvation Manor §202 Senior | Pearl River | 8.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Slidell
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights?
Residents report average rents near $438/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 Washington Heights?
Contact the management office at 1120A Martin Luther King Jr Dr in Slidell. 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.