Lafayette, LA Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lafayette, LA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lafayette, LA?
To qualify for low income housing in Louisiana, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Lafayette, LA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lafayette, LA, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Lafayette, LA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.

We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

List of Low Income Housing in or near Lafayette, LA

Bayberry Point I, II, III, IV - Affordable Housing - Lafayette

406 Jessica Street
Lafayette, LA - 70506
(337) 237-0856
Income Restricted Affordable Family Home Living Amenities: Community Room Pavilion Fitness Center BBQ Grills Picnic Area Planned Events Washer/Dryer This is a Low Income Housing community.Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply. ...see full details
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Moss Gardens Apartments - Lafayette

411 Sonny Street
Lafayette, LA - 70501
(337) 261-0108
Moss Gardens offers federally funded rental assistance to qualified persons. Residents rent will not exceed 30% of their adjusted monthly income. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, handicap, familial status or national origin. Offer apartments for mobility impaired persons. In the event they dont have one available, regularly make reasonable accommodations to policies, procedures, services and facilities to afford a person with disabili...see full details
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Lafayette City Housing Authority - Lafayette

115 Katie Drive
Lafayette, LA - 70501
(337) 233-1327
Lafayette City Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area p...see full details
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Saint Martin, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency - Lafayette

501 Saint John St
Lafayette, LA - 70501
337-234-3272-203
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
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Lafayette Consolidated Government Neighborhood Counseling Services - Lafayette

111 Shirley Picard Drive
Lafayette, LA - 70501
337-291-5452
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
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Himbola Manor Apartments - Lafayette

804 Martin Luther King Dr
Lafayette, LA - 70501
845-356-7773
Himbola Manor Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Himbola Manor Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
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