Southfield Plaza Public Housing Minden, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southfield Plaza is a Public Housing community in Minden, LA with 247 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $328/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
247
total units
98%
occupancy
$328
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1398 Sheppard St Apt 9, Minden, LA 71055 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,609/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,162/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 29% |
How to apply at Southfield 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 1398 Sheppard St Apt 9, Minden; 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 (~$328/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Minden
- Webster Manor PB Section 8
- Red Oak Villa PB Section 8
- Sheppard Park Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hickory Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mt. Calm Senior Hamlet PB Section 8
- Harvest Manor a LIHTC
- Azalea Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Webster Village LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Minden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southfield 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 Southfield Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $328/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 Southfield Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1398 Sheppard St Apt 9 in Minden. 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.