Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Crowley, LA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Crowley with roughly 784 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $145 to $335 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Crowley
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Crowley
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 212 | $335 | 2 mo |
| Shady Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Shady Oaks Homes PB Section 8 | 100 | $228 | — |
| Unnamed Public Housing | 77 | $321 | 5 mo |
| Kathy Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $238 | — |
| Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $145 | — |
| West Crowley Sunbdivision Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Moss Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bobby Smith Subdivision I Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Bobby Smith Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Crowley (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Shady Oaks Homes PB Section 8 | 100 | $228 | — |
| Kathy Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $238 | — |
| Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $145 | — |
| West Crowley Sunbdivision Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Moss Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bobby Smith Subdivision I Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Bobby Smith Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Crowley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 212 | $335 | 2 mo |
| Unnamed Public Housing | 77 | $321 | 5 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Acadia Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Acadia Parish: studio $607, 1-BR $671, 2-BR $880, 3-BR $1,055, 4-BR $1,194.
Full FMR table for Acadia Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Crowley
- 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
- Church Point, LA
- Rayne, 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
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.