Margaret Crappel Public Housing Berwick, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Margaret Crappel is a Public Housing community in Berwick, LA with 128 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $415/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
128
total units
96%
occupancy
$415
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 Fortins St, Berwick, LA 70342 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,301/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,413/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 55% |
How to apply at Margaret Crappel
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 705 Fortins St, Berwick; 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 (~$415/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan City Aka Tiger Island Senior Apartments LIHTC | Morgan City | 2 km |
| Morgan City Aka Tiger Island Senior Apartments LIHTC | Morgan City | 2 km |
| Jacquet & Wise Public Housing | Morgan City | 2.8 km |
| Jacquet & Wise Public Housing | Morgan City | 2.8 km |
| A-b-c Public Housing | Patterson | 7.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Berwick
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Margaret Crappel 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 Margaret Crappel?
Residents report average rents near $415/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 Margaret Crappel?
Contact the management office at 705 Fortins St in Berwick. 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.