Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ville Platte, LA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ville Platte with roughly 632 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $181 to $367 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Ville Platte
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ville Platte
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Apts Public Housing | 217 | $238 | 3 mo |
| Village de Memoire I PB Section 8 | 114 | $357 | — |
| Gabriel Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $181 | — |
| Chateau Des Amis §202 Senior | 49 | $367 | — |
| Heatherwood LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Ville Platte LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Ville Platte Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Renaissance Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Olenes Pop Vidrine Garden §811 | 22 | $314 | — |
| Ms Lou's Palace §811 | 16 | $298 | — |
| Annie Maes Prayer Garden §811 | 14 | $306 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ville Platte (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village de Memoire I PB Section 8 | 114 | $357 | — |
| Gabriel Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $181 | — |
| Ville Platte LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Ville Platte Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Renaissance Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Ville Platte
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Apts Public Housing | 217 | $238 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ville Platte
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherwood LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Evangeline Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Evangeline Parish: studio $601, 1-BR $667, 2-BR $834, 3-BR $1,085, 4-BR $1,104.
Full FMR table for Evangeline Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ville Platte
- 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
- Basile, LA
- Mamou, 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.