Section 8 housing in Lake Charles, LA
HUD's records list 12 assisted properties in Lake Charles, holding 772 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Lake Charles
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Heights Project-based Section 8 | 333 Mill St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 436-0380 | 198 | Seniors |
| Tower Oaks Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 222 Louie St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 439-6719 | 152 | Seniors |
| The Park at Winterhalter Project-based Section 8 | 1938a Winterhalter St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 433-0621 | 128 | Families and individuals |
| St. Charles Place (hap) Project-based Section 8 | 1011 18th St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 478-5543 | 95 | Families and individuals |
| Fairview Crossing Project-based Section 8 | 4249 5th Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70607 | (337) 475-8902 | 55 | Families and individuals |
| Whispering Hope (prac/202) Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 2501 Griffin St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 439-2525 | 41 | Seniors |
| Maison D'amis (prac/811) Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 401 Gerdsen St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 764-1188 | 23 | People with disabilities |
| Hathaway Street Apartments (202/8/hap) Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 145 Hathaway St, Lake Charles, LA 70605 | (337) 562-0513 | 20 | People with disabilities |
| Louie Street Apts Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 502 Louie St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 433-3620 | 20 | People with disabilities |
| Willow Manor Section 811 — for people with disabilities | Louie Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 439-5878 | 20 | People with disabilities |
| Lake Charles Voa Living Center Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 645 15th St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 497-0970 | 18 | People with disabilities |
| Woodring Apartments Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 620 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | Not listed | 2 | Not listed |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Lake Charles
These housing authority offices are in Lake Charles.
- Housing Authority of Lake Charles
- Calcasieu Parish Human Services Department
All 153 housing authorities in Louisiana