Solete Plaza Public Housing Opelousas, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Solete Plaza is a Public Housing community in Opelousas, LA with 236 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $269/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
236
total units
97%
occupancy
$269
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1313 N Market St # 215, Opelousas, LA 70570 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,386/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,272/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
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 1313 N Market St # 215, 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 (~$269/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Opelousas
- Jim Bowie Plaza Public Housing
- Solete Plaza Public Housing
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- Dupre Place Subdivision LIHTC
- Opelousas Point Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mcknight Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- St. Landry Crossing I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crestview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Rkidge Estates North LIHTC
- Lawtell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Opelousas Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 0.8 km |
| Opelousas Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 1.4 km |
| Dogwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 1.4 km |
| Dupre Place Subdivision Phase Ii LIHTC | Opelousas | 1.7 km |
| St Landry Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Opelousas | 2 km |
| Crape Myrtle Circle Apartments Public Housing | Grand Coteau | 2.2 km |
| Dorcas Manor Apartments §811 | Opelousas | 3.4 km |
| Serenity Village §811 | Opelousas | 3.4 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 $269/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 1313 N Market St # 215 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.