Patterson, LA Low Income Housing

Patterson, LA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Patterson, LA

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

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

Berwick Housing Authority - Berwick

2751 Fifth Street,
Berwick, LA - 70342
(985) 385-1546
Berwick Housing Authority  provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals 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 please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 4.99 miles from Patterson


Franklin Square I & Ii Associates - Franklin

510 Fourth Street
Franklin, LA - 70538
337-828-4026
Franklin Square I & Ii Associates is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Franklin Square I & Ii Associates for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 14.01 miles from Patterson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Franklin Hope Haven - Franklin

510 Fourth St.
Franklin, LA - 70538
318-828-1990
Franklin Hope Haven Inc. is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Franklin Hope Haven Inc. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 14.01 miles from Patterson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Franklin Square I & Ii Associates - Franklin

510 Fourth Street
Franklin, LA - 70538
337-828-4026
Franklin Square I & Ii Associates is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Franklin Square I & Ii Associates for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 14.01 miles from Patterson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Jules Apartments - Franklin

1706 West Ibert
Franklin, LA - 70538
337-828-2421
St. Jules Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St. Jules Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 14.52 miles from Patterson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Saint Mary Community Action Agency, - Franklin

1407 Barrow St
Franklin, LA - 70538
337-828-5703-17
The St. Mary-Vermilion Community Action Agency, Inc. (St. Mary-Vermilion CAA) is a 501c (3) tax exempt, human service organization that has been in existence since 1967. This agency has effectively served as a non-profit vehicle for delivering quality human services to minority and economically underprivileged residents of St. Mary Parish since its inception, and Vermilion Parish, since 2000. Both St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes are rural geographic areas with a combined population of nearly 110,000 residents. St. Mary-Vermilion CAA operates 42 human and social service programs in the areas of childcare, family services, housing, youth development, economic development, and transportation in its capacity, throughout the geographic service areas, under the legal and fiduciary realm of a 21-member board of directors. The board membership is reflective of the communities’ private sector, public sector, and target sector. Mrs. Almetra J. Franklin, Chief Executive Officer/Head Start Administrator and six Senior Program Managers direct administration of the agency. St. Mary Community Action Agency employs 205 full-time employees, 25 part-time employees, and 25 contractors. St. Mary Community Action Agency operates 15 Head Start centers, 2 Neighborhood Service Centers, a Housing branch site, a JAG/Youth Development site, a 32 unit housing development complex, a 15 multi-family housing subdivision, 7 elderly single living units, an emergency shelter, a home improvement training lab, one Central Office site, and one extended central office site. ...see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 14.76 miles from Patterson


Southside Village - Jeanerette

416 Martin Luther King Dr
Jeanerette, LA - 70544
337-276-3646
Southside Village is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Southside Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 26.21 miles from Patterson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Agnes Manor - Jeanerette

105 John Durocher Drive
Jeanerette, LA - 70544
(337)276-6226
St. Agnes Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St. Agnes Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 26.53 miles from Patterson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Village Du Vie - Jeanerette

1104 Tarleton St
Jeanerette, LA - 70544
337-276-4144
Village Du Vie is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Village Du Vie for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 26.56 miles from Patterson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Options For Living - Donaldsonville

101 Memorial Dr
Donaldsonville, LA - 70346
225-746-0101
Options For Living is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Options For Living for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Saint Mary County
Listing Location: 32.79 miles from Patterson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Patterson, 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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