Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Houma, LA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Houma with roughly 632 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $288 to $368 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Houma
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Houma
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Bayou Cane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Bonne Terre Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Terrebonne Revitalization Company LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Bonne Terre Village Apartments. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Bonne Terre Village I LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Tcoa Elderly Housing §202 Senior | 49 | $368 | — |
| Cedar Court Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Cedar Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Barataria Station Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Taddy Village §811 | 24 | $313 | — |
| Larke Village, Inc. §811 | 12 | $288 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Houma (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Bayou Cane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Bonne Terre Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Terrebonne Revitalization Company LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Bonne Terre Village Apartments. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Cedar Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Barataria Station Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Houma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonne Terre Village I LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Cedar Court Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Terrebonne Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Terrebonne Parish: studio $760, 1-BR $904, 2-BR $1,102, 3-BR $1,330, 4-BR $1,459.
Full FMR table for Terrebonne Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Houma
- 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
- Gray, 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.