Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Abbeville, LA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Abbeville with roughly 772 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $167 to $362 per month. Median reported wait: about 52 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Abbeville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Abbeville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| La34-1 Public Housing | 156 | $239 | 52 mo |
| Live Oak Manor PB Section 8 | 119 | $167 | — |
| Havens of Abbeville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Northern Abbeville Subdivision Single Family Housi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| North Abbeville Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Oakleigh Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Our Lady of Mercy §202 Senior | 14 | $362 | — |
| Our Lady of Assumption Apartments §202 Senior | 10 | $295 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Abbeville (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Live Oak Manor PB Section 8 | 119 | $167 | — |
| Havens of Abbeville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Northern Abbeville Subdivision Single Family Housi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| North Abbeville Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Oakleigh Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Abbeville
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| La34-1 Public Housing | 156 | $239 | 52 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Vermilion Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Vermilion Parish: studio $580, 1-BR $761, 2-BR $834, 3-BR $1,100, 4-BR $1,104.
Full FMR table for Vermilion Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Abbeville
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Kaplan, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- Marrero, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.