The Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 Lake Charles, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
The Meadows is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Lake Charles, LA with 180 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 2105 Smith Road, Lake Charles, LA 70606 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 72 |
| Placed in service | 2011 |
How to apply at The Meadows
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 2105 Smith Road, Lake Charles; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Lake Charles
- Le Jolliet LIHTC
- Chateau Du Lac LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whispering Pines LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments PB Section 8
- The Park at Winterhalter PB Section 8
- Cottages at the Power Centre LIHTCPB Section 8
- Emerald Point LIHTCPB Section 8
- Villages of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8
- Presley Park LIHTCPB Section 8
- Valleyview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.1 km |
| Fairview Crossing PB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.1 km |
| Fifth Avenue Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.1 km |
| Manor at Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.1 km |
| Havens of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.2 km |
| Villas of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.2 km |
| Whispering Hope §202 Senior | Lake Charles | 2.4 km |
| Booker T Washington Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lake Charles
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Meadows 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 The Meadows?
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 The Meadows?
Contact the management office at 2105 Smith Road in Lake Charles. 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.