Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waggaman, LA
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waggaman with roughly 286 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Waggaman
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waggaman
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lor/ros Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Live Oak Manor I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Live Oak Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Floral Acres Apt I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Floral Acres Apt Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Floral Acres Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waggaman (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lor/ros Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Live Oak Manor I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Live Oak Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Floral Acres Apt I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Floral Acres Apt Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Floral Acres Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson Parish: studio $964, 1-BR $1,113, 2-BR $1,331, 3-BR $1,701, 4-BR $1,996.
Full FMR table for Jefferson Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waggaman
- 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
- Gretna, LA
- Harvey, LA
- Kenner, LA
- Marrero, LA
- Metairie, LA
- Westwego, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.