Find home with EBRPHA
The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) helps local families afford places to live. We do it two ways: we own apartments and houses to rent out, and our vouchers help families rent homes from private landlords.
Partner with EBRPHA
Landlords can partner with EBRPHA through the Housing Choice Voucher program. You rent to qualified families, and we pay part of the rent directly to you each month.
Apply with EBRPHA
Our Affordable Housing and Housing Choice Voucher waitlists are currently closed. Please check back for updates on future waitlist openings.
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Creating affordable housing and stronger 
communities.
Opening doors to opportunity
For more than 60 years, EBRPHA has served East Baton Rouge Parish. EBRPHA connects families with Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable housing communities, and programs that build long-term stability.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions. Need more help? Contact the EBRPHA team.
Apply online through the applicant portal or in person at the EBRPHA office. EBRPHA only accepts applications during open enrollment periods. Visit the Applicants page for current waitlist status and step-by-step help.
Wait times depend on bedroom size and preference category.
EBRPHA only accepts applications when the waiting list is open. When that happens, we announce it two ways: a public notice in the local newspaper, and a posting on our website: www.ebrpha.org. The notice states the exact dates, locations, and everything you need to apply. So the way to "know" is to watch the newspaper and check ebrpha.org for an open-enrollment announcement.
With a Housing Choice Voucher, you rent a private home you choose, and EBRPHA pays part of your rent to the landlord. In an EBRPHA affordable housing community, you rent a home that EBRPHA owns and manages. Both programs are income-based and require a yearly recertification.
If you live in an EBRPHA community, submit a request through the Family Portal or call your community manager. For emergencies like no heat, flooding, or a gas leak, call the 24-hour maintenance line at (225) 923-8100. EBRPHA handles non-urgent requests within 5 to 7 business days.
You need a photo ID for each adult in the household, Social Security cards or proof of social security numbers for everyone, proof of income such as pay stubs or award letters, and birth certificates for children. Find the full checklist on the Resources page.