Morehouse Council on Aging

You can reach Morehouse Council on Aging at 318-283-0845.

The current waiting list status is: Closed. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Morehouse Council on Aging serves: Serving Morehouse County.

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Morehouse Council on Aging:

1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
2. Submit an application when the list opens
3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 318-283-0845 for specific application requirements.

Many housing authorities accept applications through an online portal when their waiting list is open. You can apply or check for an online application on the official Morehouse Council on Aging website: http://www.morehousecoa.org/housing. If no online form is available, contact them at 318-283-0845 to apply by phone or in person.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Morehouse Council on Aging:

1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website: http://www.morehousecoa.org/housing, if one is offered
2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
3. Or call 318-283-0845 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 318-283-0845 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 200 Elm Street, Bastrop, LA 71220 is open.

In Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, a family of 4 generally qualifies for Section 8 with gross annual income at or below $33,850, and a single person below $23,700 (HUD FY2026 very low income limits). See all household sizes on the Morehouse Parish income limits page.

According to HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data, Morehouse Council on Aging administers approximately 187 subsidized units, of which about 84% are occupied. Around 187 of these are Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers.

Households admitted by Morehouse Council on Aging had spent an average of 18 months on the waiting list, per HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. This is a historical average, not a guarantee - actual wait times vary by program, preferences, and when the list opens.