Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Grambling, LA
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Grambling with roughly 208 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $312 to $312 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Grambling
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Grambling
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins Lane Complex Public Housing | 94 | $312 | 9 mo |
| The Fairways LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Mansfield Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Tradition Cove Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Pinecrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Grambling (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairways LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Mansfield Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Tradition Cove Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Pinecrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Grambling
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins Lane Complex Public Housing | 94 | $312 | 9 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Lincoln Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lincoln Parish: studio $649, 1-BR $695, 2-BR $881, 3-BR $1,156, 4-BR $1,440.
Full FMR table for Lincoln Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Grambling
- 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
- Ruston, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, 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.