Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lake Charles, LA
There are 44 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lake Charles with roughly 3,188 assisted units — including 37 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 35 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $235 to $399 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lake Charles
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lake Charles
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Jolliet LIHTC | 264 | — | — |
| Chateau Du Lac LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | $316 | — |
| The Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Whispering Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | 170 | — | — |
| Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | 152 | $399 | — |
| The Park at Winterhalter PB Section 8 | 128 | $247 | — |
| Cottages at the Power Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Emerald Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Villages of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Presley Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Valleyview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| The Ridge at Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| St. Charles Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $235 | — |
| Sunlight Manor I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Fifth Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| La Maison Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Villas of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Havens of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Villas of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Gordon Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Village at Mcneese LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Festival Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Louise Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Fairview Crossing PB Section 8 | 55 | $304 | — |
| The Villas of Lake Charles Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Booker T Washington Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Whispering Hope §202 Senior | 41 | $394 | — |
| Fifth Avenue Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Manor at Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Sunlight Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Woodland Lakes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Woodland Shores LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Bayou Bluff LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Quinn Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Patrick Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Woodland Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Woodland Pines Development LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Kingsley Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Maison D Amis §811 | 23 | $321 | — |
| Hathaway Apts/louisiana Disabled PB Section 8 | 20 | $340 | — |
| Louie St §811 | 20 | — | — |
| Lake Charles Voa Living Center §811 | 18 | $311 | — |
| High School Park LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 7 | — | — |
| Woodring Apartments - 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lake Charles (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Du Lac LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | $316 | — |
| The Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Whispering Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | 170 | — | — |
| Tower Oaks Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | 152 | $399 | — |
| The Park at Winterhalter PB Section 8 | 128 | $247 | — |
| Cottages at the Power Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Emerald Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Villages of Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Presley Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Valleyview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| The Ridge at Lake Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| St. Charles Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $235 | — |
| Sunlight Manor I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Fifth Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| La Maison Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lake Charles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Jolliet LIHTC | 264 | — | — |
| Woodland Pines Development LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Calcasieu Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Calcasieu Parish: studio $921, 1-BR $928, 2-BR $1,217, 3-BR $1,459, 4-BR $1,611.
Full FMR table for Calcasieu Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lake Charles
- 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
- Dequincy, LA
- Iowa, LA
- Sulphur, LA
- Vinton, LA
- Westlake, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.