Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Marrero, LA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Marrero with roughly 1,373 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $470 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Marrero
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Marrero
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsignor Wynhoven I PB Section 8 | 200 | $360 | — |
| Ridgefield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $320 | — |
| Monsignor Wynhoven I PB Section 8 | 150 | $401 | — |
| Cypress Place Apts PB Section 8 | 132 | $293 | — |
| Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| St. Bakhita Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| New Chateau Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | $327 | — |
| Jefferson Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 77 | $470 | — |
| Ames Gardens Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Star Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hnasko Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Robin Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Ruby Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Diamond Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Canary Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Building 12 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Marrero (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsignor Wynhoven I PB Section 8 | 200 | $360 | — |
| Ridgefield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $320 | — |
| Monsignor Wynhoven I PB Section 8 | 150 | $401 | — |
| Cypress Place Apts PB Section 8 | 132 | $293 | — |
| Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| St. Bakhita Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| New Chateau Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | $327 | — |
| Jefferson Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 77 | $470 | — |
| Ames Gardens Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Star Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hnasko Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Robin Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Ruby Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Diamond Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Canary Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson Parish: studio $964, 1-BR $1,113, 2-BR $1,331, 3-BR $1,701, 4-BR $1,996.
Full FMR table for Jefferson Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Marrero
- 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
- Gretna, LA
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- Waggaman, LA
- Westwego, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.