Joie de Vivre LIHTCPB Section 8 Lafayette, LA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Joie de Vivre is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Lafayette, LA with 72 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

72
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
Address519 S Pierce Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units72
Placed in service2012

How to apply at Joie de Vivre

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 519 S Pierce Street, Lafayette; 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Joie de Vivre 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 Joie de Vivre?
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 Joie de Vivre?
Contact the management office at 519 S Pierce Street in Lafayette. 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.