Housing Authority of New Orleans

1555 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA, 70112 · ~20,497 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — New Orleans, LA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Orleans Parish

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of New Orleans served 20,237 households across 20,545 units (98% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $16,355, and pays an average of $452 per month toward rent.

Households served
20,237 of 20,545 units
Avg. household income
$16,355
Avg. rent paid by household
$452
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
44%
Head of household 62+
28%
Head of household with a disability
36%
Avg. wait to move in
39 months

Unit mix: 26% 1-bedroom, 33% 2-bedroom, 41% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 39 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Treasure VillageNew Orleans100 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
Columbia Parc IIB (St. Bernard IIB)New Orleans99 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
Bienville Basin 7New Orleans98 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
Faubourg Lafitte SeniorNew Orleans98 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
Guste IINew Orleans96 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
Marrero Commons 1BNew Orleans96 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
City Square 162New Orleans96 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
DOWNTOWN SCATTERED SITESNew Orleans95 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
Fischer IVANew Orleans95 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2025
Columbia ParcNew Orleans95 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2025
Bienville Basin 5New Orleans95 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
Bienville Basin 6New Orleans94 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
River Gardens Phase I (CS 1)New Orleans94 High PerformerNSPIREMay 2025
Fischer INew Orleans94 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2025
Fischer IVNew Orleans94 High PerformerUPCSApr 2023
Bienville Basin 3New Orleans94 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
Lafitte INew Orleans93 High PerformerUPCSNov 2017
Lafitte IINew Orleans92 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
Fischer IIINew Orleans92 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2024
New FloridaNew Orleans92 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2024
Guste INew Orleans90 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
UPTOWN SCATTERED SITESNew Orleans90 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
Guste IIINew Orleans90 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024
Bienville Basin 1New Orleans89 StandardNSPIREJan 2025
SavoyNew Orleans89 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
Columbia Parc IIANew Orleans88 StandardNSPIREJan 2025
Marrero CommonsNew Orleans88 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
River Gardens CS IINew Orleans88 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
WESTBANK SCATTERED SITESNew Orleans88 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
Bienville Basin 4New Orleans88 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
GUSTE HOMES HIGH RISENew Orleans86 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
Abundance SquareNew Orleans85 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
DTSS PietyNew Orleans85 StandardNSPIRENov 2025
Savoy IINew Orleans84 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
Harmony OaksNew Orleans83 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
Bienville Basin 2New Orleans82 StandardNSPIREJan 2025
Heritage at Columbia Parc (SB III)New Orleans80 StandardNSPIREApr 2024
B. W. COOPERNew Orleans71 StandardUPCSApr 2014
Fischer Senior VillageNew Orleans39 TroubledNSPIREJul 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority of New Orleans, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$31,050
2 people$35,450
3 people$39,900
4 people$44,300
5 people$47,850
6 people$51,400
7 people$54,950
8 people$58,500

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority of New Orleans directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in New Orleans, LA

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of New Orleans directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.