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Application Dates

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We will be accepting Public Housing Applications for all unit sizes on March 9th and 16th, 2017 from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Applications will be taken at the office located at 336 Wren Street (in Brownell Homes).  The Section 8 application process is currently closed.

Requirements to receive an application (ALL ARE REQUIRED): Current proof of all income; Picture ID for all applicants over the age of 18;certified birth certificates and social security cards for ALL household members (including all children). Without ALL of the above, an application will NOT be accepted. Everyone over age of 18 that would be in household must be present in order to apply.

NEW FLAT RENTS AND LATE FEES

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PLEASE NOTE:  The MCHA will hold a Public Hearing on June 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the MLK Center in Brownell Homes regarding the required establishment of flat rent rates at no less than 80% of Fair Market Rent recently signed in to law.


In an effort to comply with HUD recommendation in regards to incresing the flat rents and late charges the MCHA will follow the attached guidelines.

Beginning June 1, 2015 (phase 3 of 4)  each bedroom size flat rent will be increased by 25% of the highest previous flat rent

1 bedroom flat rent was $363.15 increasing to $418.00
2 bedroom flat rent was $432.00 increasing to $544.00
3 bedroom flat rent was $517.05 increasing to $651.10
4 bedroom flat rent was $567.00 increasing to $714.00

Late fee: If the tenant fails to make payment by the 5th of the month, a late of $20.00 will be charged. After the 10th of the month, an additional $20.00 fee will be charged bring the total late fee charged for the month to $40.00.

These changes were mandated by Resolution #2012-148.00

Welcome to Morgan City Housing Authority

The Morgan City Housing Authority is the largest public housing authority in St. Mary Parish. As such, the MCHA houses approximately 3 percent of the city's residents through its programs.

public_housing_webpage_artIn addition to providing conventional public housing, the MCHA also provides affordable housing through the administration of several rental assistance programs. These programs include the federal Section 8 Voucher Program, as well as the state funded  Rental Voucher Program that is overseen by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

The MCHA's state and federal portfolio and rental assistance programs in Louisiana. To learn about the application process, click here.

STOVE TOP FIRE STOP

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The Morgan City Housing Authority is placing STOVE TOP FIRE STOP devices in its units. These safety devices are being placed in the range hood top. The STOVE TOP FIRE STOP will ignite when the fire reaches the device. The MCHA Maintenance Staff will check to make sure the devices are in the proper location upon entering the units for work orders and inspections. If a resident removes the device they will be FINED. If you have any questions about the STOVE TOP FIRE STOP device please feel free to call the Morgan City HOusing Authority office.

Public Housing Benefits

A resident's rent in the public housing program is subsidized by the federal government. Applicants to the public housing program must be income eligible and residents must adhere to program rules.

Mission Statement

equalhousingTo promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

What's New

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