Dorcas Manor Apartments §811 Opelousas, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dorcas Manor Apartments is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Opelousas, LA with 23 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $282/month on average.
23
total units
100%
occupancy
$282
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1724 S Washington St, Opelousas, LA 70570 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,948/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,992/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Dorcas Manor Apartments
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 1724 S Washington St, Opelousas; 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 (~$282/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crape Myrtle Circle Apartments Public Housing | Grand Coteau | 1.4 km |
| Serenity Village §811 | Opelousas | 1.7 km |
| St. Bernadette Manor §811 | Opelousas | 1.7 km |
| St Bernadette Manor Ii §202 Senior | Opelousas | 1.7 km |
| Opelousas Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 2.2 km |
| St Landry Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 2.4 km |
| Opelousas Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 3.3 km |
| Hammermill Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dorcas Manor Apartments have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Dorcas Manor Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $282/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 Dorcas Manor Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1724 S Washington St in Opelousas. 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.