Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Leesville, LA
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Leesville with roughly 596 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $155 to $469 per month. Median reported wait: about 1 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Leesville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Leesville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes of Leesville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | — | — |
| Allendale Housing LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Vernon Parish Hsg Auth Public Housing | 66 | $469 | 1 mo |
| Leesville Elderly Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Holly Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Vernon Place Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sunshine Center Apartments PB Section 8 | 37 | $307 | — |
| Vernon Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $155 | — |
| Oakwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $273 | — |
| Butler Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Leesville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes of Leesville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 194 | — | — |
| Leesville Elderly Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Holly Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Vernon Place Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sunshine Center Apartments PB Section 8 | 37 | $307 | — |
| Vernon Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $155 | — |
| Oakwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $273 | — |
| Butler Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Leesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Parish Hsg Auth Public Housing | 66 | $469 | 1 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Leesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Housing LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Vernon Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Vernon Parish: studio $788, 1-BR $793, 2-BR $1,041, 3-BR $1,336, 4-BR $1,433.
Full FMR table for Vernon Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Leesville
- 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
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- Marrero, LA
- Opelousas, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.