Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Alexandria, LA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Rapides County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Alexandria, LA.

Rapides County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Rapides County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Rapides County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Alexandria Housing Authority

2558 Loblolly Lane
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Rapides County
Website: http://alexhousing.org/AHA/
Phone Number: (318) 442-8843

Rapides Parish Housing Authority

119 Boyce Garden Drive
Boyce, LA - 71409
Rapides County
Website: https://rapidespha.org/
Phone Number: (318) 793-4751

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Alexandria, LA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Alexandria, LA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Alexandria, LA Rapides County

Available LIHTC Properties In Alexandria, LA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Magnolia Crossing Rad

3215 Tea Street
Alexandria, LA - 71301
Total Apartment Units: 49
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Harmony Garden Estates

204 Sunset Dr., 5319 Green Meadow,
Alexandria, LA - 71301
Total Apartment Units: 175
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Royal Cambridge Homes

2705 & 2555 Loblolly Lane
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 392
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chateau Deville

4015 Lakeside Drive
Alexandria, LA - 71302
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hickory Hills

1305 Enterprise Rd
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 96
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

River Bend Subdivision

300 River Bend Drive
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lawson Heights Subdivision Ii

Eddie Williams Ave.
Alexandria, LA - 71302
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lawson Heights Subdivision Phase I

Lawson Heights I

5759 Harris Drive
Alexandria, LA - 71302
Total Apartment Units: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lawson Heights Ii Apartments

River Bend Iii

3507 Seventh St
Alexandria, LA - 71302
Total Apartment Units: 26
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2007

River Bend Subdivision Ii

300 River Bend Dr.
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 26
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

River Bend Subdivision Iii

300 River Bend Dr.
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

England Drive Sf Housing

2913 Summerwood Ln
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 39
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 39
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Oakmont Village Apartments

4722 Oakmont Village Dr.
Alexandria, LA - 71302
Total Apartment Units: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pecan Grove I

1306 Autumn Orchard Loop
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pin Oak Crossing

300 River Bend Drive
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 22
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Silver Leaf Estates

300 River Bend Drive
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 22
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Carlyle Place

4305 Carlyle Loop
Alexandria, LA - 71302
Total Apartment Units: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Enterprise Place

2401 Jameson Court
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 36
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Stratfford Manor

4349 Stratfford Loop
Alexandria, LA - 71301
Total Apartment Units: 50
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hideaway Crossing

5321 Hideaway Drive
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 35
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hideaway Crossing Ii

2014 Orchard Street
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Goldonna Subdivision

4705 Natchez Street
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 37
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

River Bend Subdivision Iv

700 Everett Loop
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Total Apartment Units: 20
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Gates At Riverchase

402 Green Oaks Avenue
Alexandria, LA - 71301
Total Apartment Units: 56
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Alexandria, LA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Rapides County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Bethel

724 Willow Glen River Rd
Alexandria, LA - 71302
Phone: 318-445-1261
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

England

1943 Dublin Rd
Alexandria, LA - 71303
Phone: 318-442-4526
Total Apartment Units: 98
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Alexandria Voa Living Center

2505 Culpepper Rd
Alexandria, LA - 71301
Phone: 318-487-9806
Total Apartment Units: 18
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

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