Housing Authority of the Town of New Roads

151 Cherry St, New Roads, LA, 70760 · ~60 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — New Roads, 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: Pointe Coupee Parish

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the Town of New Roads served 58 households across 60 units (97% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.5 people, an average annual income of $14,923, and pays an average of $345 per month toward rent.

Households served
58 of 60 units
Avg. household income
$14,923
Avg. rent paid by household
$345
Avg. household size
2.5 people
Households with children
44%
Head of household 62+
44%
Head of household with a disability
35%
Avg. wait to move in
14 months

Unit mix: 60% 1-bedroom, 16% 2-bedroom, 25% 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 1 development with an average score of 63 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Cherry Street Housing DevelopmentNew Roads63 StandardUPCSFeb 2022

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

Income-restricted housing in New Roads, 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 the Town of New Roads 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.