Analysis by Nathan Brunet
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
The Lake Charles Housing Authority (LCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for five days in July 2017; and before that in March 2014. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
Lake Charles, LA is about 130 miles west of Baton Rouge, LA.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to pick up an application at the LCHA office.
Once the application has been completed, it must have been placed in the self-addressed envelope and mailed.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Working, elderly, disabled.
Applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.
The LCHA estimates it will take about 3-4 weeks to process applications.
In 2014, more than 1,500 people applied.
For more information, call the LCHA office at (337) 439-4189.
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Lake Charles, Louisiana has preferences for: Elderly, Working/Employed, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Section 8 Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Lake Charles, Louisiana Section 8 Voucher Waiting List is managed by Lake Charles Housing Authority.
Lake Charles Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,795 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Submitting false information can disqualify the household from assistance, and may land the applicant in legal trouble.Gina Pocan says:
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