Emerald Trace Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 Ruston, LA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Emerald Trace Apts I is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Ruston, LA with 48 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

48
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
Address419 Emerald Trace Drive, Ruston, LA 71270 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units48
Placed in service1999

How to apply at Emerald Trace Apts I

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 419 Emerald Trace Drive, Ruston; 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 Ruston

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Calvin St Project LIHTCRuston2.2 km
Sparta Place Apts PB Section 8Ruston2.4 km
Ruston Voa Living Center, Inc §811Ruston2.4 km
Woodland I LIHTCPB Section 8Ruston2.4 km
Woodland Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Ruston2.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Emerald Trace Apts I 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 Emerald Trace Apts I?
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 Emerald Trace Apts I?
Contact the management office at 419 Emerald Trace Drive in Ruston. 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.