La Playa PB Section 8 Baton Rouge, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Playa is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Baton Rouge, LA with 140 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $177/month on average.
140
total units
86%
occupancy
$177
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6515 Hanks Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70812 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,231/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,036/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at La Playa
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 6515 Hanks Dr, Baton Rouge; 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 (~$177/mo average here).
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- Monte Sano Village Public Housing
- Sable Chase LIHTC
- St Jean I LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander-harvey Homes PB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 0.8 km |
| Elm Drive Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 1.4 km |
| Elm Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 1.4 km |
| Spanish Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 1.7 km |
| Meadowbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 2.2 km |
| Hooper Point Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 2.4 km |
| Cypress Springs Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 2.4 km |
| The Garden Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Playa 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 La Playa?
Residents report average rents near $177/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 La Playa?
Contact the management office at 6515 Hanks Dr in Baton Rouge. 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.