Houma School Apartments — Income-Restricted Housing in Houma, LA 70360

311 Academy Street, Houma, LA 70360

Tax credit

103 units · 63 income-restricted · 1–2 BR

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2017
Bedrooms
32 1 bedroom · 1 2 bedrooms

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Rents and income limits in 70360

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,190/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$47,600/yr
Renters in 70360 paying 30% or more of income on rent
40%

Income limits (2026)

Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA area · median family income $86,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$17,500$29,150$46,600
2$21,640$33,300$53,250
3$27,320$37,450$59,900
4$33,000$41,600$66,550
5$38,680$44,950$71,900
6$44,360$48,300$77,200
7$50,040$51,600$82,550
8$54,950$54,950$87,850

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size70360Wider area
Studio$830$765
1 bedroom$980$903
2 bedrooms$1,190$1,098
3 bedrooms$1,450$1,335
4 bedrooms$1,560$1,443

Wider area = Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (70395) to $1,240 (70359).

Census figures for 70360 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,167. Median household income $84,890. 28% of homes are rented. 40% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 70360's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 70360

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Houma School Apartments?

No phone is listed for Houma School Apartments. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Houma School Apartments Section 8 housing?

Houma School Apartments is listed as income-restricted housing in Houma, LA 70360 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Houma School Apartments?

Public records list 103 units at Houma School Apartments in Houma, LA 70360. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Houma School Apartments?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 70360 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Houma School Apartments?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Houma School Apartments in Houma, LA 70360. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Houma, LA 70360?

Most income-restricted buildings in Houma, LA 70360 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $29,150, and $41,600 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($46,600 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Houma, LA 70360?

For many programs in Houma, LA 70360, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $29,150 a year for 1 person and $41,600 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $46,600 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Houma, LA 70360?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Houma, LA 70360, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Houma, LA 70360 is $1,190 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Houma School Apartments take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Houma School Apartments has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Houma, LA 70360 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Houma School Apartments.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.