Masswood Apts — Income-Restricted Housing in Start, LA 71279
Start, LA 71279
24 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
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
- 1988
- Bedrooms
- 8 1 bedroom · 16 2 bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 71279
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $920/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $36,800/yr
Income limits (2026)
Richland Parish, LA area · median family income $67,500. 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 | $23,700 | $37,950 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $27,100 | $43,350 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $30,500 | $48,750 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $33,850 | $54,150 |
| 5 | $36,600 | $36,600 | $58,500 |
| 6 | $39,300 | $39,300 | $62,850 |
| 7 | $42,000 | $42,000 | $67,150 |
| 8 | $44,700 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
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 | 71279 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $783 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $785 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $975 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,162 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,362 |
Wider area = Richland Parish, LA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $910 (71264) to $980 (71218).
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 71279's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 71279Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Masswood Apts?
No phone is listed for Masswood Apts. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Masswood Apts Section 8 housing?
Masswood Apts is listed as income-restricted housing in Start, LA 71279 (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 Masswood Apts?
Public records list 24 units at Masswood Apts in Start, LA 71279. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Masswood Apts?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 71279 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 Masswood Apts?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Masswood Apts in Start, LA 71279. 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 Start, LA 71279?
Most income-restricted buildings in Start, LA 71279 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 $23,700, and $33,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($37,950 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 Start, LA 71279?
For many programs in Start, LA 71279, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $23,700 a year for 1 person and $33,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $37,950 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 Start, LA 71279?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Start, LA 71279, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Start, LA 71279 is $920 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 Masswood Apts take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Masswood Apts has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Start, LA 71279 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Masswood Apts.
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.