Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Lafayette, LA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lafayette 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 Lafayette, LA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
Lafayette County, LA	$82,600	Very Low Income (50%)	$36,450	$40,500	$43,750	$47,000	$50,250
		Extremely Low Income (30%)	$24,860	$30,000	$35,140	$40,280	$45,420
		Low Income (80%)	$58,350	$64,800	$70,000	$75,200	$80,400

Lafayette County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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.

Duson Housing Authority

515 6th Street
Duson, LA - 70529
Lafayette County
Website: https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Louisiana/Housing-Authority-of-Duson/LA130
Phone Number: (337) 873-4016

Lafayette City Housing Authority

115 Katie Drive
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Lafayette County
Website: https://www.thelha.com/
Phone Number: (337) 233-1327

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, LA Lafayette County

Available LIHTC Properties In Lafayette, 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.

Holy Family 2014 Tax Credit Rehab

1512 Louisiana Avenue
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 160
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bell Downs Apartments

404 Guilbeau Rd
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 1989

Evangeline Apartments

302 Jefferson St
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 100
Years In Service Since: 1995

Evangeline Village

415 N. Dominquez Ave.
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Total Apartment Units: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Country Acres Apartments.

102 Van Buren
Lafayette, LA - 70507
Total Apartment Units: 113
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cypress Shadows I

173 S. Beadle Road
Lafayette, LA - 70508
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cypress Shadows Ii

Beadle Road
Lafayette, LA - 70508
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Willow Park I Apartments

1408 West Willow
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Willow Park Ii Apartments

1416 W. Willow St.
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Willowbrook I Apartments

1301 W. Willow St.
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Total Apartment Units: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Willow Brook Ii Apartments

1307 W. Willow St.
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Restoration Baton Rouge V

406 Jessica Street
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bayberry Point I

Hammond Street
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
3 Bedroom apartments 19
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bayberry Point Ii

406 Jessica Street
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bayberry Point Iii

113 Bay Rum Drive
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 21
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

St Antoine Gardens

706 Hellen St
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bayberry Point Iv

508 Jessica St
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
3 Bedroom apartments 11
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Beau Soleil Place

816 Martin Luther King Drive
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Beau Maisons Estates

820 Martin Luther King Dr.
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cypress Trails Apartment Homes

810 Moss Street
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 72
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Villa Gardens

500 Patterson Street
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 43
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Village Du Lac Iii

1404 Carmel Drive
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 140
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 140
1 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Villas At Angel Point

323 Patterson Street
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 50
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Joie De Vivre

519 S Pierce Street
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Total Apartment Units: 72
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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.

Rue Du Lac

1404 Carmel Drive
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Phone: 337-234-5106
Total Apartment Units: 140
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Les Petites Maisons Ii

110 Keeling Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Phone: 337-232-1680
Total Apartment Units: 15
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

Les Petites Maisons I

111 Keeling Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Phone: 337-232-1680
Total Apartment Units: 14
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

Maison De Lemaire

1345 W Willow St
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Phone: 337-269-4050
Total Apartment Units: 24
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

Village Du Lac

1404 Carmel Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Phone: 337-234-5106
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Maison De Goodwill

415 Guilbeau Rd
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Phone: 337-406-8500
Total Apartment Units: 41
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

Victory Village

102 Van Buren Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70507
Phone: 337-234-3006
Total Apartment Units: 114
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Woodvale Place

411 Woodvale Ave
Lafayette, LA - 70503
Phone: 337-984-2776
Total Apartment Units: 175
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Stonehenge

140 Statesman Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Phone: 337-989-0104
Total Apartment Units: 64
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Ed Washington Place

110 Statesman Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70506
Phone: 337-988-0340
Total Apartment Units: 36
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Moss Gardens

411 Sonny St
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Phone: 337-261-0108
Total Apartment Units: 114
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Holy Family

1512 Louisiana Ave
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Phone: 337-234-8145
Total Apartment Units: 157
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Acadian Manor

201 Jeffrey Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70503
Phone: 337-988-4163
Total Apartment Units: 140
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Himbola Manor

804 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70501
Phone: 337-233-7202
Total Apartment Units: 136
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

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