Morehouse Gardens PB Section 8 Bastrop, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Morehouse Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bastrop, LA with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $244/month on average.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$244
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 Pleasant Dr, Bastrop, LA 71220 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,527/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,743/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 37% |
How to apply at Morehouse Gardens
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 601 Pleasant Dr, Bastrop; 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 (~$244/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bastrop
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- Bond House Apartments PB Section 8
- Bond House Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Summerlin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Morehouse Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Northwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Towneast Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Briarwood Estates at Bastrop LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillview Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Casa Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bastrop | 0.8 km |
| Austin Village - 811 §811 PRA | Bastrop | 0.8 km |
| Timberland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bastrop | 1.4 km |
| South Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Morehouse | 2.4 km |
| Nelda Place Apartments, Inc. §811 | Bastrop | 2.8 km |
| Morehouse Senior Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior | Bastrop | 2.8 km |
| Ralph George Estates LIHTC | Bastrop | 3.4 km |
| Holly Estates LIHTC | Bastrop | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bastrop
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Morehouse Gardens 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 Morehouse Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $244/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 Morehouse Gardens?
Contact the management office at 601 Pleasant Dr in Bastrop. 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.