Fairview Crossing PB Section 8 Lake Charles, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairview Crossing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lake Charles, LA with 55 units reporting 73% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $304/month on average.
55
total units
73%
occupancy
$304
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4249 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,100/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,458/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 31% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Fairview Crossing
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 4249 5th Ave, Lake Charles; 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 (~$304/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lake Charles
- Le Jolliet LIHTC
- Chateau Du Lac LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whispering Pines LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments PB Section 8
- The Park at Winterhalter PB Section 8
- Cottages at the Power Centre LIHTCPB Section 8
- Emerald Point LIHTCPB Section 8
- Villages of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8
- Presley Park LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havens of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.1 km |
| Villas of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.1 km |
| Whispering Hope §202 Senior | Lake Charles | 1.4 km |
| Booker T Washington Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.8 km |
| Hathaway Apts/louisiana Disabled PB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.8 km |
| St. Charles Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 3.7 km |
| Lake Charles Voa Living Center §811 | Lake Charles | 3.7 km |
| Maison D Amis §811 | Lake Charles | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lake Charles
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairview Crossing 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 Fairview Crossing?
Residents report average rents near $304/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 Fairview Crossing?
Contact the management office at 4249 5th Ave 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.