Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rayville, LA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rayville with roughly 509 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $226 to $287 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Rayville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rayville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Public Housing | 100 | $264 | 30 mo |
| Rayville West Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $287 | — |
| Richland Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $226 | — |
| Plumtree Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Heritage Place Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Verona Estates Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Richland Comm Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Richland Community Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Richland Community Centre I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| North Oaks Subdivision Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Richland East Subdivision Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rayville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayville West Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $287 | — |
| Richland Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $226 | — |
| Plumtree Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Heritage Place Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Verona Estates Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Richland Comm Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Richland Community Centre LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Richland Community Centre I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| North Oaks Subdivision Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Richland East Subdivision Single Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Rayville
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 | 100 | $264 | 30 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Richland Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Richland Parish: studio $754, 1-BR $759, 2-BR $944, 3-BR $1,132, 4-BR $1,344.
Full FMR table for Richland Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rayville
- 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
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
- Natchitoches, 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.