Lake Charles, LA Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lake Charles, LA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, LA

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

Festival Apartments - Lake Charles

2400 Fruge Street
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
(337) 439-6500
Welcome home to Festival Apartments where you will enjoy quiet suburban living with all the convenience of down town. Festival Apartments offers 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartment homes and is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools and all the major highways. You can get anywhere from here. Office Hours: M-F 9 am - 4 pm Apartment Amenities: Air Conditioning Central Blinds Cable Ready Carpeted Floors Dishwasher Electric Range Porch Refrigerator Washer/...see full details
Calcasieu County

Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water
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Calcasieu Parish Housing Department - Lake Charles

2001 Moeling St # B
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
(337) 721-3577
The mission of the Calcasieu Parish Housing Department is to aid the financially disadvantaged with decent, clean, and sanitary housing by providing quality services to the people of Calcasieu Parish.The Housing Department strives to provide and promote diversified living environments for low-income families, seniors and persons with disabilities. Eligible families are provided rental assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HVC) governed by the rules and regulations dete...see full details
Calcasieu County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 500 a month
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Seventh District Pavillion - Lake Charles

715 Ryan Street, Suite 105
Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-433-1476
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Calcasieu County

Hathaway Apartments - Lake Charles

145 Hathaway St
Lake Charles, LA - 70605
337-562-0513
Hathaway Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hathaway Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Calcasieu County