Cottages at the Power Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 Lake Charles, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Cottages at the Power Centre is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Lake Charles, LA with 125 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 | Power Centre Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70615 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 87 |
| Placed in service | 2011 |
How to apply at Cottages at the Power Centre
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 Power Centre Drive, 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.
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- Whispering Pines LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments PB Section 8
- The Park at Winterhalter PB Section 8
- Emerald Point LIHTCPB Section 8
- Villages of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8
- Presley Park LIHTCPB Section 8
- Valleyview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Festival Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.4 km |
| Kingsley Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.4 km |
| Sunlight Manor I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2 km |
| High School Park LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Lake Charles | 2.5 km |
| Sunlight Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.8 km |
| Whispering Hope §202 Senior | Lake Charles | 3.4 km |
| St. Charles Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 3.5 km |
| Lake Charles Voa Living Center §811 | Lake Charles | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lake Charles
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cottages at the Power Centre 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 Cottages at the Power Centre?
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 Cottages at the Power Centre?
Contact the management office at Power Centre Drive 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.