Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Baton Rouge, LA

There are 123 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Baton Rouge with roughly 11,453 assisted units — including 93 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 99 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $177 to $436 per month. Median reported wait: about 32 months.

Map of subsidized housing in Baton Rouge

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Baton Rouge

Section 8 apartments in Baton Rouge (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 →

Public housing developments in Baton Rouge

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Baton Rouge

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

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 Baton Rouge

1. 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.
2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

• Baker, 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.