Slidell, LA Low Income Housing

Slidell, LA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Slidell, LA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Slidell, LA?
To qualify for low income housing in Louisiana, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Slidell, LA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Slidell, LA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Slidell, LA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

List of Low Income Housing in or near Slidell, LA

Canterbury House Apartments - Slidell - Slidell

301 Spartan Drive
Slidell, LA - 70458
(985) 690-7447
Canterbury House Apartments offers 120 low income one, two, three and four bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1st S 10:00 - 2:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Saint Tammany County

City of Slidell Housing Authority

City of Slidell Housing Authority - Slidell

1250 Martin Luther King Drive
Slidell, LA - 70459
985-726-9000
City of Slidell Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area ...see full details
Saint Tammany County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 600
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Slidell Heights

Slidell Heights - Slidell

640 Magnolia St
Slidell, LA - 70460
(985) 643-5649
Slidell Heights is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Slidell Heights for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Tammany County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Slidell Village North - Slidell

501 Beechwood Dr.
Slidell, LA - 70460
985-847-2258
Slidell Village North is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Slidell Village North for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Tammany County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sunshine Village - Slidell

2600 Mary Dr
Slidell, LA - 70458
985-781-6080
Sunshine Village is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sunshine Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Tammany County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Slidell, LA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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