Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hammond, LA
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hammond with roughly 1,090 assisted units — including 22 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $182 to $346 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Hammond
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hammond
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangi Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Tangi Village PB Section 8 | 95 | $182 | — |
| Terrace of Hammond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| St. Paul Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Villas of Hammond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Terrace of Hammond Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Ridge Estates of Hammond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Contempo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hammond Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pin Oak Apts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Hammond Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Oakwood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westminster Gardens PB Section 8 | 40 | $346 | — |
| Gchp-hammond / Phoenix Square Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Woodland Lakes Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Hammond Eastside School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Helena Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Valencia Villas I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Valencia Villas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Smith Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Cherry Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Woodland Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Home at Willow Villas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Westminster Gardens Ii §202 Senior | 14 | $290 | — |
| Cest Tres Bon §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Homes at Willow Villas I LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hammond (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangi Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Tangi Village PB Section 8 | 95 | $182 | — |
| Terrace of Hammond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| St. Paul Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Villas of Hammond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Terrace of Hammond Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Ridge Estates of Hammond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Contempo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hammond Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hammond Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Oakwood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westminster Gardens PB Section 8 | 40 | $346 | — |
| Gchp-hammond / Phoenix Square Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Woodland Lakes Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Hammond Eastside School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hammond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Oak Apts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Homes at Willow Villas I LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Tangipahoa Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tangipahoa Parish: studio $831, 1-BR $848, 2-BR $1,099, 3-BR $1,372, 4-BR $1,455.
Full FMR table for Tangipahoa Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hammond
- 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
- Amite, LA
- Ponchatoula, 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.