Evangeline Place Apts — Income-Restricted Housing in Lake Arthur, LA 70549

809 Eighth St., Lake Arthur, LA 70549

Tax creditUSDA rural

32 units · 1–2 BR

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How to apply

  1. Managed by Mac Real Estate LLC. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
  2. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1997
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
16 1 bedroom · 16 2 bedrooms
USDA rental assistance
26 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Accessible units
2
Managed by
Mac Real Estate LLC

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Nearby income-restricted buildings

  • Unnamed

    608 Iowa Ave Apt 41, Lake Arthur, LA 70549

    0.6 mi away

    Public housing

    49 units · 1–3 BR

    • Apply through Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Arthur
    • Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
    • Several buildings — call for addresses

Rents and income limits in 70549

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,100/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$44,000/yr
Renters in 70549 paying 30% or more of income on rent
45%

Income limits (2026)

Jefferson Davis Parish, LA area · median family income $79,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$16,700$27,800$44,450
2$21,640$31,750$50,800
3$27,320$35,700$57,150
4$33,000$39,650$63,450
5$38,680$42,850$68,550
6$44,360$46,000$73,650
7$49,200$49,200$78,700
8$52,350$52,350$83,800

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.

Size70549Wider area
Studio$830$641
1 bedroom$840$704
2 bedrooms$1,100$921
3 bedrooms$1,320$1,217
4 bedrooms$1,450$1,315

Wider area = Jefferson Davis Parish, LA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,080 (70650) to $1,100 (70630).

Census figures for 70549 (2020–2024 average): median rent $733. Median household income $57,692. 24% of homes are rented. 45% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 9% 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 70549's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 70549

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Evangeline Place Apts?

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

Is Evangeline Place Apts Section 8 housing?

Evangeline Place Apts is listed as income-restricted housing in Lake Arthur, LA 70549 (lihtc, usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Evangeline Place Apts?

Public records list 32 units at Evangeline Place Apts in Lake Arthur, LA 70549. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Evangeline Place Apts?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 70549 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 Evangeline Place Apts?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Evangeline Place Apts in Lake Arthur, LA 70549. 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 Lake Arthur, LA 70549?

Most income-restricted buildings in Lake Arthur, LA 70549 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 $27,800, and $39,650 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($44,450 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 Lake Arthur, LA 70549?

For many programs in Lake Arthur, LA 70549, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $27,800 a year for 1 person and $39,650 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $44,450 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 Lake Arthur, LA 70549?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Lake Arthur, LA 70549, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lake Arthur, LA 70549 is $1,100 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 Evangeline Place Apts take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Evangeline Place Apts has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Lake Arthur, LA 70549 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Evangeline Place Apts.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, 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.