Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Opelousas, LA
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Opelousas with roughly 1,324 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $265 to $320 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Opelousas
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Opelousas
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solete Plaza Public Housing | 236 | $269 | 12 mo |
| Jim Bowie Plaza Public Housing | 226 | $298 | 10 mo |
| Solete Plaza Public Housing | 220 | $265 | 13 mo |
| Holy Trinity Villa PB Section 8 | 104 | $320 | — |
| Dupre Place Subdivision LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Opelousas Point Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Mcknight Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| St. Landry Crossing I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Crestview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Country Rkidge Estates North LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Lawtell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Opelousas Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Opelousas Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Dogwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Hammermill Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| St Landry Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Dupre Place Subdivision Phase Ii LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Dorcas Manor Apartments §811 | 23 | $282 | — |
| Serenity Village §811 | 19 | $304 | — |
| Pecan Acres §811 | 17 | $287 | — |
| St. Bernadette Manor §811 | 14 | $297 | — |
| St Bernadette Manor Ii §202 Senior | 13 | $318 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Opelousas (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Villa PB Section 8 | 104 | $320 | — |
| Opelousas Point Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Mcknight Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| St. Landry Crossing I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Crestview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Lawtell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Opelousas Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Opelousas Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Dogwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Hammermill Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| St Landry Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Opelousas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solete Plaza Public Housing | 236 | $269 | 12 mo |
| Jim Bowie Plaza Public Housing | 226 | $298 | 10 mo |
| Solete Plaza Public Housing | 220 | $265 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Opelousas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupre Place Subdivision LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Country Rkidge Estates North LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Dupre Place Subdivision Phase Ii LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. Landry Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Landry Parish: studio $631, 1-BR $636, 2-BR $834, 3-BR $1,040, 4-BR $1,202.
Full FMR table for St. Landry Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Opelousas
- 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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- Sunset, LA
- New Orleans, LA
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- 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.