Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mansfield, LA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mansfield with roughly 469 assisted units — including 6 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 $329 to $385 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mansfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mansfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Housing Authority Public Housing | 138 | $385 | 6 mo |
| De Soto Estates PB Section 8 | 130 | $329 | — |
| Pines Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Old Church Inn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Clear Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Desoto Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Oakhill Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Pecan Square Plaza LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mansfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto Estates PB Section 8 | 130 | $329 | — |
| Pines Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Old Church Inn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Clear Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Desoto Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Oakhill Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Mansfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Housing Authority Public Housing | 138 | $385 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mansfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Square Plaza LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: De Soto Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for De Soto Parish: studio $870, 1-BR $982, 2-BR $1,111, 3-BR $1,458, 4-BR $1,552.
Full FMR table for De Soto Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mansfield
- 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
- Logansport, 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
- Marrero, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.