Rue Du Lac PB Section 8 Lafayette, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rue Du Lac is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lafayette, LA with 140 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $320/month on average.
140
total units
96%
occupancy
$320
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1404 Carmel Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,323/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,112/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Rue Du Lac
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 1404 Carmel Dr, 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 (~$320/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gertrude Manor §811 | Lafayette | 1.1 km |
| Cypress Trails Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lafayette | 2 km |
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| Villa Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lafayette | 3.4 km |
| Beau Maisons Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lafayette | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rue Du Lac 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 Rue Du Lac?
Residents report average rents near $320/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 Rue Du Lac?
Contact the management office at 1404 Carmel Dr 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.