Fair Park Terrace PB Section 8 Shreveport, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fair Park Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Shreveport, LA with 70 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $278/month on average.
70
total units
93%
occupancy
$278
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3401 Mertis Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,616/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,207/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Fair Park Terrace
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 3401 Mertis Ave, Shreveport; 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 (~$278/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C-barc/la Disabled Persons Housing PB Section 8 | Shreveport | 1.4 km |
| Lakeside Gardens Apts PB Section 8 | Shreveport | 2 km |
| New Zion Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shreveport | 2.8 km |
| Greenwood Terrace Public Housing | Shreveport | 2.8 km |
| Clear Horizons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shreveport | 2.8 km |
| Galilee City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shreveport | 2.8 km |
| Galilee Majestic Arms, Inc. PB Section 8 | Shreveport | 2.8 km |
| Galilee Eden Gardens PB Section 8 | Shreveport | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fair Park Terrace have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Fair Park Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $278/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 Fair Park Terrace?
Contact the management office at 3401 Mertis Ave in Shreveport. 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.