Housing authoritiesLAHousing Authority of Westwego
Housing Authority of Westwego
Housing Authority of Westwego is based in Westwego, Jefferson County, LA and administers 248 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA011. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 236. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70001 | $1,210 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,470 |
| 70002 | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,780 | $2,100 |
| 70003 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,190 |
| 70005 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 70006 | $1,080 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,870 | $2,200 |
| 70036 | $1,200 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,090 | $2,440 |
| 70053 | $940 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,630 | $1,920 |
| 70056 | $1,100 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,900 | $2,230 |
| 70058 | $1,100 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,900 | $2,230 |
| 70062 | $1,090 | $1,220 | $1,470 | $1,890 | $2,220 |
| 70065 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,730 | $2,040 |
| 70067 | $1,210 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,470 |
| 70072 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 70094 | $1,080 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,870 | $2,200 |
| 70121 | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,050 |
| 70123 | $1,210 | $1,350 | $1,630 | $2,090 | $2,460 |
| 70358 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $2,000 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Westwego
PO Box 248, Westwego, LA 70096
Phone: (504) 341-5255
Official website: wegohousing.com
Email updates
About Housing Authority of Westwego
Overview
The Housing Authority of Westwego operates 248 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 236 households with a 95% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Westwego ranks fourth among five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the New Orleans-Metairie area. Peer authorities include the Parish of Jefferson, which administers 4,960 Section 8 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Kenner, which administers 1,438 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering Section 8 vouchers, Westwego's focus on public housing units plays a crucial role in the local housing landscape.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,340 to $1,660, with an average of $1,371. This is higher than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70123 at $1,660, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70002 at $1,340.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Parish of JeffersonHarvey, LA, 4,960 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of KennerKenner, LA, 1,438 vouchers
- Pilgrim Rest Community Development AgencyHarvey, LA, 169 vouchers
- Housing Authority of Jefferson ParishMarrero, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.