The Dumas House §202 Senior Baton Rouge, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Dumas House is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Baton Rouge, LA with 65 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average.
65
total units
97%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1313 N Sherwood Forest Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,971/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,713/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Dumas House
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1313 N Sherwood Forest Dr, Baton Rouge; 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 (~$356/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 2 km |
| Mallard Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 3.3 km |
| Townhomes of Sherwood Forest LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 3.3 km |
| Villa Care, Inc. §811 | Baton Rouge | 3.3 km |
| Br Rehab Community Homes, Inc. §811 | Baton Rouge | 3.4 km |
| Calais Baton Rouge §202 Senior | Baton Rouge | 4.2 km |
| Villa Baton Rouge PB Section 8 | Baton Rouge | 4.2 km |
| Baton Rouge Village §202 Senior | Baton Rouge | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Dumas House have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at The Dumas House?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 The Dumas House?
Contact the management office at 1313 N Sherwood Forest Dr in Baton Rouge. 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.