Lawtell Manor Apartments — Income-Restricted Housing in Lawtell, LA 70550
10300 Prejean Hwy, Lawtell, LA 70550
32 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
How to apply
- Managed by J. M. Property Mgmt, Inc. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1993
- Bedrooms
- 26 1 bedroom · 6 2 bedrooms
- USDA rental assistance
- 31 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Accessible units
- 2
- Managed by
- J. M. Property Mgmt, Inc
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Rents and income limits in 70550
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $890/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $35,600/yr
Income limits (2026)
St. Landry Parish, LA area · median family income $74,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $24,950 | $39,900 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $28,500 | $45,600 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $32,050 | $51,300 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $35,600 | $56,950 |
| 5 | $38,450 | $38,450 | $61,550 |
| 6 | $41,300 | $41,300 | $66,100 |
| 7 | $44,150 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 8 | $47,000 | $47,000 | $75,200 |
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.
| Size | 70550 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $630 | $632 |
| 1 bedroom | $680 | $682 |
| 2 bedrooms | $890 | $892 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,090 | $1,087 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,172 |
Wider area = St. Landry Parish, LA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $890 (70570) to $1,120 (70584).
Census figures for 70550 (2020–2024 average): 0% of homes are rented.
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 70550's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 70550Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Lawtell Manor Apartments?
No phone is listed for Lawtell Manor Apartments. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Lawtell Manor Apartments Section 8 housing?
Lawtell Manor Apartments is listed as income-restricted housing in Lawtell, LA 70550 (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 Lawtell Manor Apartments?
Public records list 32 units at Lawtell Manor Apartments in Lawtell, LA 70550. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Lawtell Manor Apartments?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 70550 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 Lawtell Manor Apartments?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Lawtell Manor Apartments in Lawtell, LA 70550. 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 Lawtell, LA 70550?
Most income-restricted buildings in Lawtell, LA 70550 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 $24,950, and $35,600 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($39,900 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 Lawtell, LA 70550?
For many programs in Lawtell, LA 70550, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $24,950 a year for 1 person and $35,600 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $39,900 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 Lawtell, LA 70550?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Lawtell, LA 70550, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lawtell, LA 70550 is $890 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 Lawtell Manor Apartments take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Lawtell Manor Apartments has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Lawtell, LA 70550 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Lawtell Manor Apartments.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, 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.