Willowood Estates — Income-Restricted Housing in Roanoke, LA 70581
813 Willowood Circle, Welsh, LA 70581
32 units · 3 BR
- Several buildings — call for addresses
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2011
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 1 3 bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Bayou Villa Apartments
607 Naebers St, Welsh, LA 70591
1.1 mi away
20 units · 19 income-restricted · 1 BR
Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh
403 S Simmons St, Welsh, LA 70591
1.3 mi away
36 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh
- Residents waited about 10 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Cory Park
891 Shankland Ave, Jennings, LA 70546
7.7 mi away
30 units · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 70581
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $950/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $38,000/yr
- Renters in 70581 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 0%
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.
| People | Extremely 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.
| Size | 70581 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $641 |
| 1 bedroom | $730 | $704 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 | $921 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,217 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,315 |
Wider area = Jefferson Davis Parish, LA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $890 (70591) to $1,000 (70546).
Census figures for 70581 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $71,176 (uncertain estimate). 32% of homes are rented. 0% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 0% pay half or more.
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 70581's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 70581Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Willowood Estates?
No phone is listed for Willowood Estates. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Willowood Estates Section 8 housing?
Willowood Estates is listed as income-restricted housing in Roanoke, LA 70581 (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 Willowood Estates?
Public records list 32 units at Willowood Estates in Roanoke, LA 70581. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Willowood Estates?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 70581 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 Willowood Estates?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Willowood Estates in Roanoke, LA 70581. 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 Roanoke, LA 70581?
Most income-restricted buildings in Roanoke, LA 70581 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 Roanoke, LA 70581?
For many programs in Roanoke, LA 70581, 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 Roanoke, LA 70581?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Roanoke, LA 70581, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Roanoke, LA 70581 is $950 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 Willowood Estates take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Willowood Estates has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Roanoke, LA 70581 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Willowood Estates.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 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.