Moss Gardens PB Section 8 Lafayette, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Moss Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lafayette, LA with 114 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $355/month on average.
114
total units
97%
occupancy
$355
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 Sonny St, Lafayette, LA 70501 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,841/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,165/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Moss 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 411 Sonny St, Lafayette; 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 (~$355/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| Cypress Trails Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lafayette | 1.1 km |
| Bayberry Point Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lafayette | 1.4 km |
| Restoration Baton Rouge V LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lafayette | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Moss 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 Moss Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $355/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 Moss Gardens?
Contact the management office at 411 Sonny St 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.