Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Monroe, LA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Monroe with roughly 619 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in West Monroe
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Monroe
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timbers Apts I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Post Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Claiborne Creek Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Pine Hollow Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Claiborne Creek Apts. Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Bayou D'arbonne Retirement Village LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Claiborne Gardens LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Pleasantview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Old Oak Estates LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Mike Apts Iii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| West Monroe Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Pine St Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in West Monroe (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Claiborne Creek Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Pine Hollow Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Claiborne Creek Apts. Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Pleasantview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| West Monroe Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Monroe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timbers Apts I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Bayou D'arbonne Retirement Village LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Claiborne Gardens LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Old Oak Estates LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Mike Apts Iii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Pine St Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Ouachita Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ouachita Parish: studio $765, 1-BR $793, 2-BR $1,026, 3-BR $1,319, 4-BR $1,358.
Full FMR table for Ouachita Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Monroe
- 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
- Monroe, LA
- Richwood, LA
- Sterlington, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, 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.