Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gretna, LA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gretna with roughly 797 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $411 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Gretna
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gretna
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 204 | — | — |
| Ballinger Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 201 | — | — |
| Westover Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| St Joseph Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| King Friedrichs Apts. PB Section 8 | 68 | $411 | — |
| St Joseph Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| St Joseph Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Britton Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Willow Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Friendship House §811 | 14 | $311 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gretna (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 204 | — | — |
| Ballinger Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 201 | — | — |
| Westover Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| St Joseph Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| King Friedrichs Apts. PB Section 8 | 68 | $411 | — |
| St Joseph Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Britton Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Willow Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gretna
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson Parish: studio $964, 1-BR $1,113, 2-BR $1,331, 3-BR $1,701, 4-BR $1,996.
Full FMR table for Jefferson Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gretna
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
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- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.