Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Iberia, LA
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Iberia with roughly 1,226 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $161 to $370 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in New Iberia
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Iberia
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadian Homes Public Housing | 200 | — | — |
| Bacmonila Garden Apts PB Section 8 | 150 | $169 | — |
| Bacmonila Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| St. Edwards Subdivision PB Section 8 | 98 | $161 | — |
| Iberia Village PB Section 8 | 95 | $293 | — |
| Cherry Brook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| School Days LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Sbp St. Peter LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Cherokee Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| T.r. Bobb Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| New Iberia Homes at Sugarland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Bayou Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Bayou Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| St. Katharine Drexel §811 | 23 | $343 | — |
| Village Du Teche §811 | 23 | $312 | — |
| Moss Oaks I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Moss Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| St Theresa §202 Senior | 21 | $362 | — |
| Jefferson Terrace Village §811 | 19 | $281 | — |
| St. Mary Magdalene Apartments §202 Senior | 19 | $370 | — |
| St Dominic Place §202 Senior | 16 | $356 | — |
| Cane Manor Apartments §811 | 15 | $335 | — |
| Magnolia Place Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| St. Augustine Manor §202 Senior | 10 | — | — |
| Iberia Place §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Iberia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacmonila Garden Apts PB Section 8 | 150 | $169 | — |
| Bacmonila Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| St. Edwards Subdivision PB Section 8 | 98 | $161 | — |
| Iberia Village PB Section 8 | 95 | $293 | — |
| Cherry Brook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| School Days LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Sbp St. Peter LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Cherokee Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| T.r. Bobb Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| New Iberia Homes at Sugarland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Bayou Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Bayou Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Moss Oaks I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Moss Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
Public housing developments in New Iberia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadian Homes Public Housing | 200 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in New Iberia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Place Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Iberia Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Iberia Parish: studio $679, 1-BR $764, 2-BR $905, 3-BR $1,193, 4-BR $1,473.
Full FMR table for Iberia Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Iberia
- 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
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- 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.