Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Paulina, LA
There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Paulina with roughly 118 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Paulina
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Paulina
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Riverlands I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Riverlands Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Paulina (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Riverlands I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Riverlands Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. James Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. James Parish: studio $697, 1-BR $702, 2-BR $921, 3-BR $1,281, 4-BR $1,315.
Full FMR table for St. James Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Paulina
- 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.
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- Convent, LA
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- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.