Westside Village Public Housing Cottonport, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westside Village is a Public Housing community in Cottonport, LA with 60 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $302/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
60
total units
100%
occupancy
$302
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 650 Jacobs St, Cottonport, LA 71327 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,271/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,808/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Westside Village
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 650 Jacobs St, Cottonport; 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 (~$302/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cottonport
- Cottonwood I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cottonwood Seniors I LIHTC
- Cottonwood Seniors Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plaucheville Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Plaucheville | 6.8 km |
| Hessmer Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hessmer | 8.5 km |
| Mansura Villa Apartmetns LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mansura | 8.9 km |
| Mansura Villa Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mansura | 8.9 km |
| St. John's Village PB Section 8 | Moreauville | 9.5 km |
| Bunkie Srs. Apts. Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bunkie | 9.8 km |
| Bunkie Seniors Apts I LIHTC | Bunkie | 9.8 km |
| Imani Courts, Inc. PB Section 8 | Mansura | 10 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cottonport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westside Village 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 Westside Village?
Residents report average rents near $302/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 Westside Village?
Contact the management office at 650 Jacobs St in Cottonport. 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.