Booker T Washington Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 Lake Charles, LA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Booker T Washington Homes is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Lake Charles, LA with 46 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

46
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address469 Chandler, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units46
Placed in service2013

How to apply at Booker T Washington Homes

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 469 Chandler, Lake Charles; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Lake Charles

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
La Maison Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Lake Charles1.7 km
The Villas of Lake Charles Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Lake Charles2 km
Hathaway Apts/louisiana Disabled PB Section 8Lake Charles2.2 km
Valleyview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8Lake Charles2.8 km
Fifth Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Lake Charles2.8 km
Fairview Crossing PB Section 8Lake Charles2.8 km
Fifth Avenue Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Lake Charles2.8 km
Manor at Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8Lake Charles2.8 km

← All subsidized housing in Lake Charles

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Booker T Washington Homes have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Booker T Washington Homes?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Booker T Washington Homes?
Contact the management office at 469 Chandler in Lake Charles. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.