Southwood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Shreveport, LA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Southwood Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Shreveport, LA with 96 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

96
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address3550 Cedar Creek, Budg. 1, Shreveport, LA 71118 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units96
Placed in service1998

How to apply at Southwood Gardens

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 3550 Cedar Creek, Budg. 1, Shreveport; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Shreveport

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Holy Cross Villas West §202 SeniorShreveport2 km
Normandie Apartments §811Shreveport2 km
Brookhaven Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Shreveport2.8 km
Brookhaven Elderly Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Shreveport3.4 km
Bedford Park LIHTCShreveport3.5 km
Bedford Park Phase Ii LIHTCShreveport3.5 km
Villa Marquis Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Shreveport4.2 km
Southern Village LIHTCPB Section 8Shreveport4.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Southwood Gardens have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Southwood Gardens?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Southwood Gardens?
Contact the management office at 3550 Cedar Creek, Budg. 1 in Shreveport. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.