Jim Bowie Plaza Public Housing Opelousas, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jim Bowie Plaza is a Public Housing community in Opelousas, LA with 226 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $298/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
226
total units
98%
occupancy
$298
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 Myrtle St, Opelousas, LA 70570 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,682/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,127/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Jim Bowie Plaza
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 825 Myrtle 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 (~$298/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Opelousas
- Solete Plaza Public Housing
- Solete Plaza Public Housing
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- Dupre Place Subdivision LIHTC
- Opelousas Point Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mcknight Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- St. Landry Crossing I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crestview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Rkidge Estates North LIHTC
- Lawtell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crape Myrtle Circle Apartments Public Housing | Grand Coteau | 0.8 km |
| Serenity Village §811 | Opelousas | 1.1 km |
| St. Bernadette Manor §811 | Opelousas | 1.1 km |
| St Bernadette Manor Ii §202 Senior | Opelousas | 1.1 km |
| Opelousas Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 2 km |
| Dorcas Manor Apartments §811 | Opelousas | 2 km |
| Pecan Acres §811 | Opelousas | 2 km |
| Opelousas Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Opelousas
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jim Bowie Plaza 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 Jim Bowie Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $298/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 Jim Bowie Plaza?
Contact the management office at 825 Myrtle 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.