Bunkie Heights Number 1 Public Housing Bunkie, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bunkie Heights Number 1 is a Public Housing community in Bunkie, LA with 106 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 24 months.
106
total units
99%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
24 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 S Matthews St, Bunkie, LA 71322 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,832/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,821/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Bunkie Heights Number 1
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 505 S Matthews St, Bunkie; 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 (~$341/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bunkie
- Augustine Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Bunkie Srs. Apts. Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Plantation Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bunkie Seniors Apts I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Apartments §202 Senior | Cheneyville | 10.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bunkie
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bunkie Heights Number 1 have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bunkie Heights Number 1?
Residents report average rents near $341/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bunkie Heights Number 1?
Contact the management office at 505 S Matthews St in Bunkie. 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.