The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish will accept applications for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program Waiting List:

Applications will be accepted here on Friday, July 9, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CT).

Applications are processed in date and time order received and by preference. Individuals can claim one or more preferences on the application:

• Elderly/Disabled Preference – The HA will give elderly (62 years of age or older) head-of-household, spouse, or co-head and/or disabled families (head, spouse, or co-head) preference.
• Homeless Veteran Preference – The HA will give homeless veterans preference.

Applications will only be accepted during the period the waiting list is open. Applications will NOT be accepted in person, via mail, phone, or fax. Do not call the local Housing Authority to apply!

The HCV Program is administered in compliance with its Administrative Plan and HUD’s rules and regulations. If due to a disability, you or a family member needs a reasonable accommodation to fully utilize our programs and services, please contact the HCV Supervisor.

Equal Housing Opportunity

UPDATE ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) (03-01-2021)

East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority Offices remain closed to the public and many of the services remain suspended. However, staff have returned to work and can be reached via email, phone, fax, mail, and our drop box. The EBRPHA has adopted the attached COVID-19 HUD Waivers effective April 10, 2020. Reporting Changes: Email your assigned Social Service Analyst/Housing Manager if you have any changes. Click here for staff contact information. Paying rent/Evictions: Please make every effort to continue to pay rent per the most recent notice from the Housing Authority. If you are unable to pay your portion due to lost wages send an email to your Social Service Analyst/Housing Manager. Housing Choice Voucher families should also communicate with their landlord. The CDC Eviction Moratorium has been extended by the federal government through March 31, 2021. IMPLEMENTED ACTIONS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS For additional Public Housing information Click here

• Suspension of all resident activities to include Resident Council and Youth Activities
• Closure of all property management offices and community rooms
• Existing repayment agreements will be extended
• Rental payments should be made via mail or drop box
• Visitors for social purposes, especially at elderly properties, are discouraged; medically
• Related visitors and caregivers may continue to visit residents

IMPLEMENTED ACTIONS FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER RESIDENTS

• Existing repayment agreements will be extended
• Suspension of inspections except for true emergencies
• Suspension of moves except for port-outs to other jurisdictions, and true emergencies such as Violence Against Women Act, and HQS unit removal. UPDATE: Suspension on moves is lifted. Please follow regular procedures for requesting to move.