Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Welsh, LA
There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Welsh with roughly 127 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $386 to $417 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Welsh
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Welsh
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh Public Housing | 36 | $417 | 3 mo |
| Willowood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Welsh Voa Elderly Housing Inc. §202 Senior | 19 | $386 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Welsh (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Willowood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Welsh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh Public Housing | 36 | $417 | 3 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson Davis Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson Davis Parish: studio $601, 1-BR $664, 2-BR $871, 3-BR $1,201, 4-BR $1,461.
Full FMR table for Jefferson Davis Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Welsh
- 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
- Jennings, 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
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.