Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Lake Charles, LA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Calcasieu 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 Lake Charles, LA.

Calcasieu County Public Housing Authorities

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

Housing Authority of Iowa

603 N Park Drive
Iowa, LA - 70647
Calcasieu County
Website: https://www.icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/housing-authority
Phone Number: (337) 582-6730

Dequincy Housing Authority

500 S Grand Avenue
Dequincy, LA - 70633
Calcasieu County
Phone Number: (337) 786-2381

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, LA Calcasieu County

Available LIHTC Properties In Lake Charles, 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.

The Villas Of Lake Charles Ii

Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA - 70629
Total Apartment Units: 48

Village At Mcneese

Lake Charles, LA - 70629
Total Apartment Units: 60

Sunlight Manor I

1938 Winterhalter Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 92
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Sunlight Manor Ii

1522 Brick Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 38
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

High School Park

1626 2nd St
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 50
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Whispering Pines

5th Avenue
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Total Apartment Units: 170
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 170
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Valleyview Apartments.

4401 5th Avenue South, 101
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Total Apartment Units: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Fifth Avenue Apartments

4247 Fifth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Fifth Avenue Apartments Ii

4247 Fifth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Total Apartment Units: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

St Charles Place

1011 West 18th Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 121
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Festival Apartments

2400 Fruge Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70602
Total Apartment Units: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woodland Lakes

4499 Lake Charles Drive
Lake Charles, LA - 70615
Total Apartment Units: 33
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woodland Pines Development

510 Queen Carter Ct
Lake Charles, LA - 70615
Total Apartment Units: 27
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 27
3 Bedroom apartments 22
4 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woodland Shores

Goodman Road
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

La Maison Apartments

5001 Pecan Acres Dr.
Lake Charles, LA - 70602
Total Apartment Units: 78
1 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woodland Glen

4343 Lake Fairway Drive
Lake Charles, LA - 70615
Total Apartment Units: 27
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 27
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chateau Du Lac

333 Mill Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 198
1 Bedroom apartments 178
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Patrick Place

4499 Lake Caroline Drive
Lake Charles, LA - 70615
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Quinn Court

2506 Ruth Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 29
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Emerald Point

4254 5th Avenue
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Total Apartment Units: 120
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Gordon Woods

4336 Gordon Woods Dr.
Lake Charles, LA - 70615
Total Apartment Units: 70
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Louise Landing

2506 Ruth Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Ridge At Lake Charles

5140 Weaver Road
Lake Charles, LA - 70605
Total Apartment Units: 96
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Villas Of Lake Charles

5100 Weaver Road, Bldg. 13
Lake Charles, LA - 70605
Total Apartment Units: 78
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 78
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Presley Park

4437 Lake Fairway Dr
Lake Charles, LA - 70615
Total Apartment Units: 100
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Villages Of Lake Charles

661 Dixy Drive
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 124
1 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cottages At The Power Centre

Power Centre Drive
Lake Charles, LA - 70615
Total Apartment Units: 125
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 125
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Manor At Lake Charles (formerly Fifth Avenue Apartments)

2260 Prejean Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Total Apartment Units: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Meadows

2105 Smith Road
Lake Charles, LA - 70606
Total Apartment Units: 180
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Villas (vista) Of Lake Charles

2321 Power Center Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bayou Bluff

2228 Old Highway 171
Lake Charles, LA - 70615
Total Apartment Units: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Havens Of Lake Charles

2331 Power Center Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Total Apartment Units: 72
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kingsley Court

404 Cedar Way
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 24
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Booker T Washington Homes

469 Chandler
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Lake Charles, 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 Calcasieu 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.

Whispering Hope

3950 Highway 14
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Phone: 337-439-2525
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

Louie Street Apts

502 Louie St
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Phone: 337-433-3620
Total Apartment Units: 20
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

Willow Manor

Louie Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 20
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

The Park At Winterhalter

1938 Winterhalter St
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Phone: 337-433-0621
Total Apartment Units: 130
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lake Charles Voa Living Center

645 15th Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Phone: 337-497-0970
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

Hathaway Apartments (202/8/hap)

145 Hathaway St
Lake Charles, LA - 70605
Phone: 337-562-0513
Total Apartment Units: 21
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

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.

St. Charles Place

1011 18th St
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Phone: 337-478-5543
Total Apartment Units: 121
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Chateau Du Lac

333 Mill St
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Phone: 337-436-0380
Total Apartment Units: 198
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Fairview Crossing

4249 Fifth Ave
Lake Charles, LA - 70607
Phone: 337-474-5403
Total Apartment Units: 276
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Tower Oaks Apartments

222 Louie St
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
Phone: 337-439-6719
Total Apartment Units: 152
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

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