Oak Park Plaza - Low Income Apartments in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last-Modified: 2021-08-10 08:29:53

Oak Park Plaza is a HUD Apartment. HUD residents usually pay 30% of their gross income for rent. The rent amount, less approved HUD deductions such as medical and child care expenses, and other allowances, includes a utility allowance. HUD Residents also may choose to pay what is known as flat rent. The HACC works with applicants to determine which rent arrangement is best for them.

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $827
Population in zip code: 28,588
Media age of those living in this zip code: 34.7
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $45,081
Average home value in this zip code: $235,474

Oak Park Plaza offers affordable housing for seniors aged 62 and older, with a few additional units for those younger than 62 with physical disabilities. There are 101 single-bedroom units available for rent. Amenities include on-site laundry, on-site bus transportation pick-up, monthly birthday parties, exercise training, a nurse call system in each apartment, and regularly available health professionals to discuss needs and concerns. Oak Park Plaza has been subsidized by the Housing and Urban Development Division and Section 8 Low Income Housing Assistance may be available upon request.

1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

To qualify for low income housing in Louisiana, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Type: One Bedroom Available

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Persons In Family Household	Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1	$14,580
2	$19,720
3	$24,860
4	$30,000
5	$35,140
6	$40,280
7	$45,420
8	$50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.

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Oak Park PlazaBaton Rouge, LA - 70806

Oak Park Plaza
Baton Rouge, LA - 70806