Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jennings, LA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jennings with roughly 359 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $352 to $398 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Jennings
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jennings
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 163 | $352 | 8 mo |
| Acadian Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Westminster Homes PB Section 8 | 40 | $388 | — |
| Southwind Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Cyrus Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Cory Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Westminster Homes Ii §202 Senior | 14 | $398 | — |
| Unnamed Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Jennings (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadian Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Westminster Homes PB Section 8 | 40 | $388 | — |
| Southwind Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Cyrus Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Cory Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Jennings
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 163 | $352 | 8 mo |
| Unnamed Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson Davis Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson Davis Parish: studio $601, 1-BR $664, 2-BR $871, 3-BR $1,201, 4-BR $1,461.
Full FMR table for Jefferson Davis Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Jennings
- 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.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Welsh, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- Marrero, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.