Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rayne, LA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rayne with roughly 447 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $285 to $414 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Rayne
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rayne
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 200 | $414 | — |
| Gateway Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| South Rayne Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lee Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Rayne Villas Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Acadiana Housing Corporation §811 | 21 | $308 | — |
| Leisure Lane §202 Senior | 19 | $360 | — |
| St Matthew Manor §811 | 19 | $285 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rayne (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| South Rayne Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lee Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Rayne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 200 | $414 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rayne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne Villas Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Acadia Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Acadia Parish: studio $607, 1-BR $671, 2-BR $880, 3-BR $1,055, 4-BR $1,194.
Full FMR table for Acadia Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rayne
- 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
- Church Point, LA
- Crowley, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- 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.