Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), St. Louis Housing Authority offers public housing to low-income individuals, families, the elderly, and those with disabilities.
Households who qualify for assistance under this program are provided safe, stable rental opportunities in a variety of housing sizes, types, and locations. Approximately 2,790 individuals and families are currently living in SLHA housing.
The Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. The SLHA Elderly-Only waiting list, however, remains open throughout the year. See below for a list of available properties. Click here for eligibility details and application instructions.
| Cahill House Elderly Only (62+) 1919 O’Fallon St. Bedrooms: 1 & 2 (314) 436-5061 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Les Chateaux Elderly Only (62+) 1330 Chouteau Ave. Bedrooms: 1 & 2 (314) 436-7524 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Parkview Apartments Elderly Only (62+) 4451 Forest Park Ave. Bedrooms: 0 & 1 (314) 533-3350 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Sr. Living at Cambridge Heights Elderly Only (62+) 728 Biddle St. Bedrooms: 1 & 2 (314) 436-9091 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Sr. Living at Renaissance Elderly Only (62+) 3217 Martin Luther King Dr. Bedrooms: 1 & 2 (314) 652-8900 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list remains closed until further notice.
Apply for Housing
Apply for the SLHA Public Housing Program through our secure and easy online application process.
Income Requirements
Eligibility for SLHA Public Housing programs is established by comparing a family’s annual income with HUD’s published income limits.
Properties & Amenities
St. Louis Housing Authority offers a variety of housing opportunities throughout the city of St. Louis.
Do I Qualify for Public Housing?
All adult family members must meet the following federal guidelines and applicant screening criteria:
- Meet HUD requirements on citizenship or immigration status
- Meet the applicant selection criteria and complete a full application.
- Meet the screening requirements related to criminal activity and have accepted prior rental history
- Do not have an outstanding balance with SLHA or any other housing authority program
Additional Resources for Applicants
RENT Café
The Rent Café Self-Service portal allows Public Housing and HCV/Section 8 applicants to easily review their information and application/waitlist status.
Documents and Policies
Here you can find our Agency Plan, audits, financials, budgets, forms, resources, policy documents, and more.