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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Monroe, LA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Ouachita 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 Monroe, LA.

Ouachita County Public Housing Authorities

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

Monroe Housing Authority

300 Harrison Street
Monroe, LA - 71201
Ouachita County
Website: http://www.monroehousing.com
Phone Number: (318) 388-1500

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

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



Available LIHTC Properties In Monroe, 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.

Boeuf River Subdivision

146 Preston Loop
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 61

Millers Crossing Ii

100 Melissa Ct
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 38

Pleasant Trinity Estates

100 Tillman Drive
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 50
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Robinson Place Ii

Robinson Drive Area
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 50
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

St. John Plaza

300 Harrison Street
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 50
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bentwood Terrace

171 Trichel Ln
Monroe, LA - 71203
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1987

Pecan Villa Apartments

2805 Mlk Dr
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1988

Elmwood Estates

372 Huenefeld Rd
Monroe, LA - 71203
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1989

Oak Manor

2000 Peach Street
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 88
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Parkview Apartments.

1101 Richwood Rd. No. 2
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 225
1 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Trishell Apartments.

1101 Richwood Rd #2
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 90
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Wilshire Apartments.

304 Selman Drive
Monroe, LA - 71203
Total Apartment Units: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kensington Village Apartments (94-25/lmf-h94-15)

3901 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA - 71203
Total Apartment Units: 66
1 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cottonland Village Apartments

343 Huenefeld Rd
Monroe, LA - 71203
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 15
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2000

Liberty Village Apartments

2400 Deloache Street
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 50
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chauvin Pointe Apartments

4385 Chauvin Pointe Dr.
Monroe, LA - 71203
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rowan Court Apartments/furrielo Housing

1820 Spyker Street
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hillcrest Apartments

690 Hwy 139
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

South Park Village

100 Vista Circle
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 35
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chauvin Pointe Ii

4385 Chauvin Pointe Dr.
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 65
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 65
2 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cotton Bayou Estates I

127 Cotton Bayou Ln
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 15
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Cotton Bayou Estates Ii

127 Cotton Bayou Lane
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Byers I

3801 Wildflower St
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Byers Ii

3607 Parkland St
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kgj Memorial Estates Phase Ii

105 Bernice Drive
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 30
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Tri-city Subdivision

1705 Laymen Drive
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 25
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Hidden Hills Subdivision

100 Ravenwood Court
Monroe, LA - 71207
Total Apartment Units: 23
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Passman Plaza Iii

219 Lake Passman Dr
Monroe, LA - 71203
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pleasant Haven Estates

101 Marlabee Drive
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 30
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Millers Crossing

102 Michelle Court
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 36
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Villages Of Standifer

100 Meredith Street
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 35
1 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Byers Estates Iii

3104 Breard St
Monroe, LA - 71201
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

Fort Miro Homes

Desiard Street
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 27
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 27
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Tri-city Townhomes

2008, 2010, 2012, & 2014 Laymen Dr.
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Byers Estates Iv

2501 Wildflower St
Monroe, LA - 71202
Total Apartment Units: 44
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

141 Lofts

141 Desiard St
Monroe, LA - 71201
Total Apartment Units: 67
1 Bedroom apartments 51
2 Bedroom apartments 16
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 Monroe, 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 Ouachita 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.

Byers Estate 4

2501 Wildflower Street
Monroe, LA - 71203
Phone: 318-329-8070
Total Apartment Units: 39
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Pleasant Trinity Estates

2501 Wildflower St
Monroe, LA - 71203
Phone: 318-329-8070
Total Apartment Units: 46
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Sycamore Point

100 Michelle Ct
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-387-6047
Total Apartment Units: 3
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

South Pointe Iii

100 S Point Dr
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-651-7378
Total Apartment Units: 36
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

Garrett Road

1800 Garrett Rd
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-342-9788
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

South Pointe Ii

100 S Point Dr
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-651-7378
Total Apartment Units: 44
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

Booker T. Washington Senior Village

1401 Sherrouse St
Monroe, LA - 71203
Phone: 318-322-4003
Total Apartment Units: 27
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

Kingsway

4205 Elm St
Monroe, LA - 71203
Phone: 318-325-0907
Total Apartment Units: 92
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

South Pointe I

100 S Point Dr
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-651-7378
Total Apartment Units: 36
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

Kilgore Complex

4831 Hadley St
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-345-0100
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

Franciscan

109 S 4th St
Monroe, LA - 71201
Phone: 318-322-3635
Total Apartment Units: 8
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

Passman Plaza Ii

230 Desiard Plaza Dr
Monroe, LA - 71203
Phone: 318-343-8568
Total Apartment Units: 39
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

Trishell

1101 Richwood Road 2
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-322-1541
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Passman Plaza I

230 Desiard Plaza Dr
Monroe, LA - 71203
Phone: 318-343-8568
Total Apartment Units: 40
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

Parkview Apartments

1101 Richwood Road 2
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-322-1541
Total Apartment Units: 225
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Ouachita Grand Plaza

501 S Grand St
Monroe, LA - 71201
Phone: 318-329-1381
Total Apartment Units: 91
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Parish Square

5405 Blanks St
Monroe, LA - 71203
Phone: 318-343-5581
Total Apartment Units: 42
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Oak Manor

2000 Peach St
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-387-2212
Total Apartment Units: 88
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Monroe Elderly Housing

100 Rowan Cir
Monroe, LA - 71202
Phone: 318-322-1145
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Murray Plaza

1400 Mckeen Pl
Monroe, LA - 71201
Phone: 318-323-9812
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Burton Place

3219 Desoto St
Monroe, LA - 71201
Phone: 318-387-9788
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Brentwood

3501 Bon Aire Dr
Monroe, LA - 71203
Phone: 318-343-9707
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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