Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Scott, LA

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Scott with roughly 183 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $381 to $381 per month.

3
assisted properties
183
subsidized units
$381
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Scott

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Scott

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Acadian Heritage Apartments §202 Senior 87$381
Lafayette Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 56
Cypress Estates Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 40

Section 8 apartments in Scott (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Lafayette Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 56
Cypress Estates Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 40

How to apply for subsidized housing in Scott

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.