Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Thibodaux, LA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Thibodaux with roughly 697 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $399 to $399 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Thibodaux
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Thibodaux
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Drive / Ridgefield Rd. Public Housing | 306 | $399 | 2 mo |
| Plantation Trace Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Green Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| King's Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| St Charles Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sweet Water Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sucre Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Abbey Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Willow Wood Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Thibodaux (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| King's Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| St Charles Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sweet Water Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sucre Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Abbey Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Willow Wood Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Thibodaux
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Drive / Ridgefield Rd. Public Housing | 306 | $399 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Thibodaux
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Trace Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lafourche Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lafourche Parish: studio $760, 1-BR $904, 2-BR $1,102, 3-BR $1,330, 4-BR $1,459.
Full FMR table for Lafourche Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Thibodaux
- 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.