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.

125
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
AddressPower Centre Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70615 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units87
Placed in service2011

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at Power Centre Drive, 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.

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High School Park LIHTCPB Section 8Public HousingLake Charles2.5 km
Sunlight Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Lake Charles2.8 km
Whispering Hope §202 SeniorLake Charles3.4 km
St. Charles Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Lake Charles3.5 km
Lake Charles Voa Living Center §811Lake Charles3.5 km

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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.

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.