Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bastrop, LA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bastrop with roughly 713 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $244 to $331 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bastrop
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bastrop
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Bond House Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $303 | — |
| Bond House Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Summerlin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Morehouse Gardens PB Section 8 | 40 | $244 | — |
| Morehouse Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Northwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Towneast Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $309 | — |
| Briarwood Estates at Bastrop LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Hillview Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Casa Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Holly Estates LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Timberland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Austin Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Ralph George Estates LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Nelda Place Apartments, Inc. §811 | 14 | $294 | — |
| Morehouse Senior Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior | 12 | $331 | — |
| Austin Village - 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bastrop (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Bond House Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $303 | — |
| Bond House Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Summerlin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Morehouse Gardens PB Section 8 | 40 | $244 | — |
| Morehouse Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Northwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Towneast Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $309 | — |
| Briarwood Estates at Bastrop LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Hillview Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Casa Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Timberland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Austin Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bastrop
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Estates LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Ralph George Estates LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Morehouse Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Morehouse Parish: studio $631, 1-BR $636, 2-BR $834, 3-BR $1,143, 4-BR $1,172.
Full FMR table for Morehouse Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bastrop
- 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
- Mer Rouge, 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.