The EBRPHA will accept applications for the City of Plaquemine Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program Waiting List.

The link to apply will be activated here on April 22, 2021.

Applications will ONLY be accepted during the period the Waiting List is open. Applications will NOT be accepted in person, via mail or fax. Do not call the local Housing Authority to apply!

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

• City of Plaquemine Residency Preference – for head-of-household applicants who reside within the City of Plaquemine, LA. Applicants will need to provide current proof of residency when their application is selected from the waiting list.

The use of a residency preference will not have the purpose or effect of delaying or otherwise denying admission to the program based on the race, color, ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, or age of any member of an applicant family.

If you or anyone in your family is a person with disabilities and you require a specific accommodation in order to fully utilize our programs and services, please contact the HCV Supervisor.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is administered in compliance with the EBRPHA’s Administrative Plan and HUD’s rules and regulations.

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.