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Community Support Programs, Inc.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Last Updated
10 hours ago
About Community Support Programs, Inc.
Community Support Programs, Inc. provides assisted housing services in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana. The organization manages approximately 58 assisted housing units, primarily through the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The HCV program is currently open to new applicants.
In addition to HCV, Community Support Programs, Inc. also operates various other initiatives. These include programs like CROSSROADS II, Consumer Care Resources, Cora M. Allen Townhomes, IMPACT, and Permanent Supportive Housing options. These programs aim to address diverse housing and support needs within the community.
Prospective applicants for the HCV program should be aware of income eligibility requirements. For a family of four classified as Very Low Income in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, the annual income limit is $40,850.
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Other Programs
9 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Cora M. Allen Townhomes offers housing for households with 80 percent or less of the area's median income.
Cora M. Allen Townhomes offers mixed-income property housing for households with 80 percent or less of the area's median income.
Cora M. Allen Townhomes offers 12 units (eight two-bedroom and four three-bedroom) for households earning up to 80 percent or less of the area's median income.
A rental property application is required for Cora M. Allen Townhomes, a mixed-income property offering housing for households earning up to 80% of the area's median income. Applications can be obtained and assistance provided at their office located at 3003 Knight Street, Ste 236. The status of a formal waiting list for this property is not explicitly stated.
Priority is typically given to households with extremely low income (30% AMI or below), veterans, and households experiencing homelessness; a lottery system may be used.
This program offers rent support for low-income non-elderly individuals with disabilities. At least one person in the household must be age 18 to 61 and have a disability.
Crossroads II provides permanent, community-based housing for chronically homeless individuals. Project REACH II and IMPACT are also specialized initiatives with closed waitlists.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Mixed-income property offering housing opportunities for households earning up to 80% or less of the area's median income.
This program provides permanent, community-based housing for chronically homeless individuals, often with other conditions.
The waitlist for Crossroads II, a permanent community-based housing program for chronically homeless individuals, is currently closed.
This program provides permanent community-based housing for individuals with substance abuse, mental health assistance, physical disabilities, or those in recovery.
The waitlist for IMPACT, a permanent community-based housing program for chronically homeless individuals and families with substance abuse, mental health assistance needs, and/or physical disabilities, is currently closed.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
This program, known as IMPACT, provides permanent community-based housing for individuals with substance abuse issues, mental health assistance needs, physical disabilities, or those in recovery.
This program provides permanent, community-based housing for chronically homeless individuals who may have other conditions.
IMPACT provides permanent community-based housing for chronically homeless single men, women, and families in recovery, with substance abuse or mental health needs, and/or physical disabilities.
Provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
This program provides permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals.
The Project REACH ll program waitlist is closed.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
IMPACT offers permanent community-based housing for those with substance abuse, mental health assistance, physical disabilities, or in recovery, and its waitlist is currently closed.
Offers 12 townhomes (eight two-bedroom and four three-bedroom units) for households earning up to 80 percent or less of the area's median income.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
This program provides permanent, community-based housing for 16 chronically homeless individuals who may have other conditions, focusing on independent living skills.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Offers permanent supportive housing and case management for women with substance abuse issues.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Community Support Programs, Inc. has other housing assistance waitlists that are currently closed.
No specific preferences found.
Community Support Programs, Inc. has other housing assistance waitlists that are currently closed.
This program, also known as Project REACH II, provides permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals.
Crossroads II is a permanent community-based housing program for chronically homeless individuals, and its waitlist is currently closed.
IMPACT provides permanent supportive, community-based housing for 32 chronically homeless individuals in recovery, with substance abuse, mental illness, or physical disabilities.
Project REACH II is a specialized initiative for chronically homeless individuals, and its waitlist is currently closed.
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program incentivizes private development of affordable rental housing. Properties receiving tax credits must reserve a percentage of units for income-eligible tenants at below-market rents.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Community Support Programs, Inc. portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Community Support Programs, Inc.
Check Current Status
All 28 waiting lists at Community Support Programs, Inc. are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Community Support Programs, Inc., you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $40,850/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Community Support Programs, Inc. portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Community Support Programs, Inc., keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Community Support Programs, Inc. manages approximately 58 assisted housing units (58 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Shreveport. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Community Support Programs, Inc.
Affordable Affordable Housing closed
The Affordable Housing program at Community Support Programs, Inc. provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shreveport. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Community Support Programs, Inc. provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Shreveport. This program serves approximately 58 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Community Support Programs, Inc. are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Other Other Programs closed
The Other Programs program at Community Support Programs, Inc. provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shreveport. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Community Support Programs, Inc. are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Shreveport. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Community Support Programs, Inc. are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Community Support Programs, Inc. converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Shreveport maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Supportive Supportive & Transitional Housing closed
The Supportive & Transitional Housing program at Community Support Programs, Inc. provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shreveport. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) closed
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program at Community Support Programs, Inc. provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shreveport. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Community Support Programs, Inc. Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Community Support Programs, Inc. are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $40,850. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $17,150 | $28,600 | $45,750 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $32,700 | $52,300 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $36,800 | $58,850 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $40,850 | $65,350 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $44,150 | $70,600 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $47,400 | $75,850 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $50,700 | $81,050 |
| 8 Persons | $53,950 | $53,950 | $86,300 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Community Support Programs, Inc. — including across state lines.