Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mamou, LA
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mamou with roughly 286 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $257 to $360 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mamou
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mamou
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 120 | $257 | 5 mo |
| Savoy Heights/mamou Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 54 | $324 | — |
| Meadow Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Oakwood Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Peaceful Chateau §202 Senior | 19 | $360 | — |
| Peaceful Maison, Inc. §811 | 14 | $307 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mamou (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Heights/mamou Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 54 | $324 | — |
| Meadow Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Mamou
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 120 | $257 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mamou
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Evangeline Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Evangeline Parish: studio $601, 1-BR $667, 2-BR $834, 3-BR $1,085, 4-BR $1,104.
Full FMR table for Evangeline Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mamou
- 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
- Basile, LA
- Ville Platte, 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
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.