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About Ville Platte City
The Ville Platte City Housing Authority, identified by PHA Code LA192, provides housing assistance in Ville Platte, Evangeline County, Louisiana. This authority manages approximately 147 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) units and offers both Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Currently, the waitlist for the Public Housing program is open for applications. The waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is presently closed. Applicants must meet specific income criteria; for instance, a family of four in the Evangeline Parish, LA area must have a Very Low Income of $32,400 per year or less to be eligible.
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Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households, with preferences for involuntarily displaced, substandard housing, rent burden, working family, live or work in Evangeline Parish, or veterans.
Other Programs
4 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.
Preferences included living or working in Ville Platte, participation in local education/training programs, being elderly (62+), displaced, homeless, or disabled.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.
Project-Based Vouchers are tied to specific housing units rather than following the tenant. Landlords or developers partner with the housing authority to reserve units for eligible low-income families. Unlike tenant-based HCV vouchers, PBV assistance stays with the unit if the tenant moves.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Ville Platte City directly to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
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 Ville Platte City
Check Current Status
Ville Platte City currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Ville Platte City, 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 $32,400/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
Contact Ville Platte City directly at to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Ville Platte City, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Ville Platte City manages approximately 147 assisted housing units (147 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Ville Platte. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Ville Platte City
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Ville Platte City 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.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Ville Platte City 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 Ville Platte. This program serves approximately 147 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 Ville Platte City 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.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Ville Platte City are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Ville Platte. 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.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Ville Platte City converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Ville Platte maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is applying at Ville Platte City free?
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Can I apply to other housing authorities while on this waitlist?
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What are the income limits for Ville Platte City?
Ville Platte City Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Ville Platte City are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Evangeline Parish, LA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $32,400. 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 | $15,650 | $22,700 | $36,300 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $25,950 | $41,500 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $29,200 | $46,700 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $32,400 | $51,850 |
| 5 Persons | $35,000 | $35,000 | $56,000 |
| 6 Persons | $37,600 | $37,600 | $60,150 |
| 7 Persons | $40,200 | $40,200 | $64,300 |
| 8 Persons | $42,800 | $42,800 | $68,450 |
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 Ville Platte City — including across state lines.