How many low income apartments are in La Fayette, GA?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in La Fayette with approximately 527 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in La Fayette?

Tenant-paid rents in La Fayette's assisted buildings typically range from about $261 to $929 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in La Fayette?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in La Fayette?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Walker County: about $1,263/mo for one-bedroom and $1,390/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in La Fayette, GA

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in La Fayette with roughly 527 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $261 to $929 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.

assisted properties

527

subsidized units

$595

typical rent

10 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in La Fayette

Complete directory of subsidized housing in La Fayette

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bryan Hms/general Hms Public Housing	144	$420	10 mo
Woodlands Village Ii LIHTC	92	—	—
Bryan Hms/general Hms Public Housing	86	$403	11 mo
Lucky Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Yester Oaks LIHTC	44	—	—
Hill High Court Public Housing	30	$929	5 mo
Lafayette Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Lafayette Gardens Apartments LIHTC	20	—	—
Town Creek Apartments PB Section 8	18	$261	—
Lafayette Apartments §811	12	—	—
Lafeyette Ii §811	9	—	—

Section 8 apartments in La Fayette (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
Lucky Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Lafayette Garden Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Town Creek Apartments PB Section 8	18	$261	—

Public housing developments in La Fayette

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
Bryan Hms/general Hms Public Housing	144	$420	10 mo
Bryan Hms/general Hms Public Housing	86	$403	11 mo
Hill High Court Public Housing	30	$929	5 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in La Fayette

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
Woodlands Village Ii LIHTC	92	—	—
Yester Oaks LIHTC	44	—	—
Lafayette Gardens Apartments LIHTC	20	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Walker County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Walker County: studio $1,211, 1-BR $1,263, 2-BR $1,390, 3-BR $1,734, 4-BR $1,853.

Full FMR table for Walker County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in La Fayette

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.