Mckeen Plaza I Public Housing Monroe, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mckeen Plaza I is a Public Housing community in Monroe, LA with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $381/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$381
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 McKeen Pl, Monroe, LA 71201 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,959/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,177/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 36% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 71% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mckeen Plaza I
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 1500 McKeen Pl, 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 (~$381/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Monroe
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- Parkview Apartments PB Section 8
- Parkview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Johnson-carver Terrace Public Housing
- Robinson Place Public Housing
- Miller Square Public Housing
- Foster Heights Public Housing
- Louis Lock Homes Public Housing
- Frances Tower Public Housing
- Brentwood Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Haven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 1.4 km |
| Robinson Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 2 km |
| Kgj Memorial Estates Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 2 km |
| Fort Miro Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 2 km |
| Ouachita Grand Plaza PB Section 8 | Monroe | 2.2 km |
| 141 Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 2.2 km |
| St. John Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 2.2 km |
| Byers Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monroe | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mckeen Plaza I 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 Mckeen Plaza I?
Residents report average rents near $381/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 Mckeen Plaza I?
Contact the management office at 1500 McKeen Pl 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.