Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Convent, LA

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Convent with roughly 94 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $362 to $398 per month.

Map of subsidized housing in Convent

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Convent

Section 8 apartments in Convent (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 →

Voucher rent limits: St. James Parish Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. James Parish: studio $697, 1-BR $702, 2-BR $921, 3-BR $1,281, 4-BR $1,315.

Full FMR table for St. James Parish →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Convent

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

• Paulina, 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.