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.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 469 Chandler, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 46 |
| Placed in service | 2013 |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 469 Chandler, Lake Charles; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
Other subsidized housing in Lake Charles
- Le Jolliet LIHTC
- Chateau Du Lac LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whispering Pines LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments PB Section 8
- The Park at Winterhalter PB Section 8
- Cottages at the Power Centre LIHTCPB Section 8
- Emerald Point LIHTCPB Section 8
- Villages of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8
- Presley Park LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Maison Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.7 km |
| The Villas of Lake Charles Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2 km |
| Hathaway Apts/louisiana Disabled PB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.2 km |
| Valleyview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.8 km |
| Fifth Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.8 km |
| Fairview Crossing PB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.8 km |
| Fifth Avenue Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.8 km |
| Manor at Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.8 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.