Rayne, LA Low Income Housing

Rayne, LA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Rayne, LA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Rayne, 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 Rayne, LA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Rayne, 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 Rayne, 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 Rayne, LA

Rayne Housing Authority - Rayne

1011 The Boulevard
Rayne, LA - 70578
(337) 334-3084
OUR SIX PROJECTS ARE LOCATED AS FOLLOWS: PROJECT LA-28-1 THE BOULEVARD PROJECT LA-28-2 LYMAN AVE. PROJECT LA-28-3 RICHARD DRIVE PROJECT LA-28-4 SECTION STREET PROJECT LA-28-6 MALVERN ST. EXT. PROJECT LA-28-7 W. SOUTH FIRST ST. HOUSING AUTHORITIES OPERATE ON RENTAL INCOME PLUS OPERATING SUBSIDY THAT WE GET FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. APPLICANTS ARE PUT ON A WAITING LIST BY BEDROOM SIZE. SELECTION IS BASED ON DATE AND TIME. ...see full details
Acadia County

Leisure Lane Apartments

Leisure Lane Apartments - Rayne

611 Sunrise St
Rayne, LA - 70578
(337) 334-6781
Leisure Lane Apartments is a Elderly low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Leisure Lane Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corp. creates and manages safe, secure, and affordable housing for senior citizens across the United States. EHDOC maintains 20 units at this location. ...see full details
Acadia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Maison De Rayne - Rayne

610 Sunrise Drive
Rayne, LA - 70578
(337)334-0142
Maison De Rayne is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Maison De Rayne for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Acadia County
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Matthew Manor - Rayne

801 E. Jeff Davis.
Rayne, LA - 70578
(337)233-9577
St. Matthew Manor is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St. Matthew Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Acadia County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Rayne, LA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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