Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood LIHTCPB Section 8 Marrero, LA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Marrero, LA with 132 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

132
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1500 Westwood Drive, Marrero, LA 70072 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units132
Placed in service2011

How to apply at Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood

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 1500 Westwood Drive, Marrero; 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 Marrero

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Mid City Heights Public HousingWestwego2.4 km
Oak Villa LIHTCPB Section 8New Orleans2.8 km
Canary Homes LIHTCPB Section 8Marrero2.8 km
Building 12 LIHTCPB Section 8Marrero2.8 km
Woodland Acres Public HousingWestwego3.7 km
Claiborne Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8Westwego4.2 km
Creekwood Community Homes PB Section 8New Orleans4.7 km
Uptown Scattered Sites Public HousingNew Orleans5.1 km

← All subsidized housing in Marrero

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood 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 Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood?
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 Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood?
Contact the management office at 1500 Westwood Drive in Marrero. 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.