Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Natchitoches, LA
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Natchitoches with roughly 1,398 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $238 to $441 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Natchitoches
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Natchitoches
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Natchitoches Public Housing | 216 | $366 | 2 mo |
| Brahma Drive/blanchard Public Housing | 182 | $323 | 3 mo |
| Natchitoches-thomas Apts PB Section 8 | 120 | $238 | — |
| Cane Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 67 | $367 | — |
| Lakeview Apts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Road LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $441 | — |
| Lakeview Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lakeview Iii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Miller Creek and Riverbend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bayou Bend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Bayou Bend Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lakeview Apts Iv LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Lakeview V Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| College Avenue Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Arrington Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Natchitocches Elderly Apprrt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Natchitoches Housing Ii/graystone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Pecan Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Natchitoches Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Bayou Place Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Cane Garden Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Miller Creek Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| River Bend Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Magnolia Manor §811 | 22 | $285 | — |
| Hagewood Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Hopeville Apartments Aka Summer Tree Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Natchitoches (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches-thomas Apts PB Section 8 | 120 | $238 | — |
| Cane Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 67 | $367 | — |
| Fairgrounds Road LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $441 | — |
| Lakeview Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lakeview Iii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Miller Creek and Riverbend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bayou Bend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Bayou Bend Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lakeview V Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Arrington Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Natchitocches Elderly Apprrt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Natchitoches Housing Ii/graystone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Pecan Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Natchitoches Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Bayou Place Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Natchitoches
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Natchitoches Public Housing | 216 | $366 | 2 mo |
| Brahma Drive/blanchard Public Housing | 182 | $323 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Natchitoches
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Apts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Lakeview Apts Iv LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| College Avenue Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Cane Garden Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Miller Creek Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| River Bend Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Hagewood Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Natchitoches Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Natchitoches Parish: studio $634, 1-BR $705, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,146, 4-BR $1,373.
Full FMR table for Natchitoches Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Natchitoches
- 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
- Campti, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, 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.