Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Baker, LA
There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Baker with roughly 226 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Baker
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Baker
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camellia Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Family Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bent Tree Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Charleston Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Redbud Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Sycamore Suites LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Baker Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Baker (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camellia Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Family Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bent Tree Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Charleston Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Redbud Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Sycamore Suites LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Baker Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: East Baton Rouge Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for East Baton Rouge Parish: studio $1,032, 1-BR $1,064, 2-BR $1,204, 3-BR $1,511, 4-BR $1,943.
Full FMR table for East Baton Rouge Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Baker
- 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
- Baton Rouge, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- Marrero, LA
- Opelousas, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.