Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 Lake Charles, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lake Charles, LA with 152 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average.
152
total units
98%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 Louie St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,009/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,854/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 80% |
How to apply at Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 222 Louie St, 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 (~$399/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 0.8 km |
| Louise Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 0.8 km |
| Quinn Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 0.8 km |
| Louie St §811 | Lake Charles | 0.8 km |
| Lake Charles Voa Living Center §811 | Lake Charles | 0.8 km |
| Woodland Shores LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 1.4 km |
| High School Park LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Lake Charles | 2 km |
| Hathaway Apts/louisiana Disabled PB Section 8 | Lake Charles | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lake Charles
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $399/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 Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments?
Contact the management office at 222 Louie St 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.