Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Closed

Bell Downs Apts

404 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA, 70506

Information verified September 12, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

Bell Downs Apts comprises 80 low-income units in Lafayette, LA, with a unit mix of 32 one-bedroom and 48 two-bedroom apartments. The property was placed in service in 1989 and operates under 4% LIHTC credit financing.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

The general Public Housing waiting list last opened from January 15, 2025, to January 29, 2025. A waitlist for Studio (0-Bedroom) units opened from August 19, 2026, to August 21, 2026, accepting up to 300 applications.

Last verified March 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list last accepted applications from February 27, 2024, to March 5, 2024. Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 12, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

Income Limits - Lafayette County, LA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,350
Very Low (50%): $23,950
Low (80%): $38,300

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $27,400
Low (80%): $43,800

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $30,800
Low (80%): $49,250

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $34,200
Low (80%): $54,700

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $36,950
Low (80%): $59,100

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $39,700
Low (80%): $63,500

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $42,450
Low (80%): $67,850

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $45,150
Low (80%): $72,250

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,350	$23,950	$38,300
2 Persons	$17,420	$27,400	$43,800
3 Persons	$21,960	$30,800	$49,250
4 Persons	$26,500	$34,200	$54,700
5 Persons	$31,040	$36,950	$59,100
6 Persons	$35,580	$39,700	$63,500
7 Persons	$40,120	$42,450	$67,850
8 Persons	$44,660	$45,150	$72,250

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

1989

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

80 / 80

Frequently Asked Questions

What size apartments are available at Bell Downs Apts?+

Bell Downs Apts offers the following unit types: 32 One-Bedroom, 48 Two-Bedroom units, for a total of 80 units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Lafayette County, LA?+

For a 4-person household in Lafayette County, LA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $34,200, Low Income (80% AMI): $54,700. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Bell Downs Apts?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Bell Downs Apts?+

Bell Downs Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

Who manages Bell Downs Apts?+

Bell Downs Apts is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

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