Solete Plaza Public Housing Opelousas, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Solete Plaza is a Public Housing community in Opelousas, LA with 220 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $265/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
220
total units
96%
occupancy
$265
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 708 Evergreen Ln Apt 339, Opelousas, LA 70570 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,161/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,927/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 42% |
How to apply at Solete Plaza
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 708 Evergreen Ln Apt 339, Opelousas; 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 (~$265/mo average here).
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- Solete Plaza Public Housing
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- St. Landry Crossing I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crestview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
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- Lawtell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorcas Manor Apartments §811 | Opelousas | 0.8 km |
| Serenity Village §811 | Opelousas | 0.8 km |
| Pecan Acres §811 | Opelousas | 0.8 km |
| St. Bernadette Manor §811 | Opelousas | 0.8 km |
| St Bernadette Manor Ii §202 Senior | Opelousas | 0.8 km |
| Crape Myrtle Circle Apartments Public Housing | Grand Coteau | 1.1 km |
| Opelousas Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 2.4 km |
| St Landry Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Opelousas
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Solete Plaza 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 Solete Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $265/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 Solete Plaza?
Contact the management office at 708 Evergreen Ln Apt 339 in Opelousas. 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.