Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lafayette, LA
There are 44 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lafayette with roughly 3,426 assisted units — including 32 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 26 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $173 to $387 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lafayette
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lafayette
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly-lillian Rd Public Housing | 292 | $283 | 10 mo |
| Elderly-lillian Rd Public Housing | 174 | $244 | 14 mo |
| Holy Family 2014 Tax Credit Rehab LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Holy Family Apartments PB Section 8 | 157 | $173 | — |
| Cypress Shadows I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Cypress Shadows Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Acadian Manor PB Section 8 | 140 | $311 | — |
| Rue Du Lac PB Section 8 | 140 | $320 | — |
| Village Du Lac Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Himbola Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 136 | $209 | — |
| Moss Gardens PB Section 8 | 114 | $355 | — |
| Victory Village PB Section 8 | 114 | $251 | — |
| Country Acres Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 113 | — | — |
| Evangeline Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Willow Park I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Willow Park Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Arbours at Lafayette LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Woodvale Place PB Section 8 | 84 | $383 | — |
| Bell Downs Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Cypress Trails Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Evangeline Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Joie de Vivre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lafayette Bottle Art Lofts Phase Ii LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Stonehenge Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $374 | — |
| Village Du Lac Apts. PB Section 8 | 60 | $322 | — |
| Villas at Angel Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Villa Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Goodwill Industries of Acadiana §202 Senior | 40 | $387 | — |
| Willow Brook Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Willowbrook I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Ed Washington Place PB Section 8 | 36 | $327 | — |
| St Antoine Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Beau Maisons Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Beau Soleil Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Bayberry Point I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Bayberry Point Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Maison Delemaire §811 | 23 | $312 | — |
| Restoration Baton Rouge V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Bayberry Point Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Maison D Esprit §811 | 19 | $324 | — |
| St Gertrude Manor §811 | 19 | $357 | — |
| Bayberry Point Iv LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| Les Petites Maisons §811 | 14 | $326 | — |
| Les Petites Maisons #2 §811 | 14 | $306 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lafayette (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family 2014 Tax Credit Rehab LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Holy Family Apartments PB Section 8 | 157 | $173 | — |
| Cypress Shadows I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Cypress Shadows Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Acadian Manor PB Section 8 | 140 | $311 | — |
| Rue Du Lac PB Section 8 | 140 | $320 | — |
| Village Du Lac Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Himbola Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 136 | $209 | — |
| Moss Gardens PB Section 8 | 114 | $355 | — |
| Victory Village PB Section 8 | 114 | $251 | — |
| Country Acres Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 113 | — | — |
| Evangeline Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Willow Park I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Willow Park Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Woodvale Place PB Section 8 | 84 | $383 | — |
Public housing developments in Lafayette
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly-lillian Rd Public Housing | 292 | $283 | 10 mo |
| Elderly-lillian Rd Public Housing | 174 | $244 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lafayette
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbours at Lafayette LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Bell Downs Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Lafayette Bottle Art Lofts Phase Ii LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Bayberry Point Iv LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lafayette Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lafayette Parish: studio $779, 1-BR $898, 2-BR $1,019, 3-BR $1,301, 4-BR $1,581.
Full FMR table for Lafayette Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lafayette
- 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
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- Marrero, LA
- Opelousas, LA
- New Iberia, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.