Foster Heights Public Housing Monroe, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Foster Heights is a Public Housing community in Monroe, LA with 182 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $297/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 39 months.
182
total units
99%
occupancy
$297
avg resident rent
39 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 610A Dunn Dr, Monroe, LA 71201 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,202/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,720/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 79% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Foster Heights
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 610A Dunn Dr, Monroe; 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 (~$297/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Monroe
- Burg Jones Lane Public Housing
- Parkview Apartments PB Section 8
- Parkview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Johnson-carver Terrace Public Housing
- Robinson Place Public Housing
- Miller Square Public Housing
- Louis Lock Homes Public Housing
- Frances Tower Public Housing
- Mckeen Plaza I Public Housing
- Brentwood Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kgj Memorial Estates Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 0.8 km |
| Oak Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 1.1 km |
| Kingsway Apts PB Section 8 | Monroe | 1.7 km |
| Pleasant Haven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 1.7 km |
| Booker T. Washington §202 Senior | Monroe | 1.7 km |
| Byers Estates Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 2 km |
| Byers Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 2.2 km |
| Burton Place PB Section 8 | Monroe | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Monroe
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Foster Heights have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Foster Heights?
Residents report average rents near $297/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 Foster Heights?
Contact the management office at 610A Dunn Dr in Monroe. 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.