Public housing agency · HUD code LA006
Housing Authority of Monroe
Housing Authority of Monroe is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code LA006. This profile is built from HUD's own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 1,560
- Public housing units
- 1,489
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,017
Waiting list status
Unknown — check the official site. We have not verified this list, and waiting lists often open for only a few days. Check the authority’s official website or call (318) 388-1500 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 1,560 Housing Choice Voucher units and 1,489 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority's public housing in Ouachita. Voucher jurisdiction can be broader than the places where an authority owns property, so confirm coverage for your address directly with the authority.
Cities with public housing operated by this authority: Monroe.
Public housing developments
Developments operated by this authority
Public housing developments recorded by HUD under this authority's participant code.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURG JONES LANE | 709 Beverly St, Monroe 71202 | Public Housing Development | 301 total | (318) 388-1500 |
| FOSTER HEIGHTS | 610A Dunn Dr, Monroe 71201 | Public Housing Development | 182 total | (318) 388-1500 |
| FRANCES TOWER | 300 Harrison St, Monroe 71201 | Public Housing Development | 129 total | (318) 388-1500 |
| JOHNSON-CARVER TERRACE | 11A Roy Dr, Monroe 71202 | Public Housing Development | 223 total | (318) 388-1500 |
| LOUIS LOCK HOMES | 210 Winnsboro Rd, Monroe 71202 | Public Housing Development | — | (318) 388-1500 |
| LOUIS LOCK HOMES | 1A Breece Cir, Monroe 71202 | Public Housing Development | 150 total | (318) 388-1500 |
| MCKEEN PLAZA I | 1500 McKeen Pl, Monroe 71201 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (318) 388-1500 |
| MILLER SQUARE | 4302 Crown Cir, Monroe 71203 | Public Housing Development | 193 total | (318) 388-1500 |
| ROBINSON PLACE | 809A Standifer Ave, Monroe 71202 | Public Housing Development | 211 total | (318) 388-1500 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
FY2026 income limits for Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish is in HUD’s Monroe, LA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $78,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,500 |
| 2 people | $31,400 |
| 3 people | $35,350 |
| 4 people | $39,250 |
| 5 people | $42,400 |
| 6 people | $45,550 |
| 7 people | $48,650 |
| 8 people | $51,850 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,500 | $27,500 | $44,000 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,400 | $50,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,350 | $56,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,550 | $72,850 |
| 7 people | $48,650 | $48,650 | $77,900 |
| 8 people | $51,850 | $51,850 | $82,900 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
How to apply
Contact the authority directly
Using the phone number or website above. Applications are always free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Ask whether the waiting list is open
This is the single question no dataset can answer for you.
Check the income limits
For the county you live in. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or households experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before, and it is rarely published online.
Contact
- Address
- 300 Harrison St, Monroe, LA 71201
- Phone
- (318) 388-1500
- smartw@monroeha.com
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).
Last verified: HUD last refreshed its housing-authority dataset on 18 August 2026; this record was last confirmed in HUD’s data on 22 September 2026; contact details have not yet been checked against the authority’s own website.