Avoyelles Parish Housing Choice Voucher Program

How it works

The Avoyelles Parish Housing Choice Voucher Program helps low-income families afford private-market rental housing in Avoyelles Parish. The parish says it is dedicated to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities. It also manages landlord Housing Assistance Payments (HAP), fair market rent determinations, Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections and re-inspections, and annual reviews of tenant utility allowances.

What the money covers

This program is rental assistance, not a home-hardening or repair program. The page does not say that funds can be used for mitigation, retrofit work, or repairs to owned homes.

How it works for applicants

Applications are taken through the website. Applicants can check waiting-list status online. Applications are placed on the waiting list based on application date and time and receipt of the application. As households move closer to the top of the list, the housing authority schedules an eligibility appointment.

Timing and deadlines

The page says the waiting list is usually 24 to 36 months. Households already on the waiting list must notify the housing authority in writing of any change in address or household composition; otherwise they may lose their place.

Contact information

Mailing address: Avoyelles HCV Program, 312 North Main Street, Marksville, LA 71351. Email: housing@avoypj.org Phone: 318-253-7505