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Section 8 waitlist: Closed

Public housing: Unverified

Last opened Nov 1, 2022 – Nov 1, 2022

No opening announced; HANO says no reopen date is determined.

Official pageApply portal504-670-3300

Verified Nov 2, 2026 · We check this page weekly.

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34 subsidized & affordable buildings

These buildings have federal rent subsidies attached to the unit — you apply to the building directly and pay about 30% of your income. Most keep their own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's voucher list.

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About Section 8 in New Orleans

HANO serves the city of New Orleans, operating mixed-income communities — such as Harmony Oaks, Columbia Parc, Bienville Basin, and Faubourg Lafitte — along with the Housing Choice Voucher program. Most were redeveloped from the city's historic public housing developments. Rent in the public housing units is income-based, set at roughly 30% of adjusted household income.

Waitlist Overview

HANO maintains waitlists for public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program, applied for online through hano.org. Waitlists open and close periodically depending on availability and funding. Check current status directly with HANO before applying, and never pay to apply. If you have a disability and need help with the online application, HANO's Admissions Department can assist.

Source of Income Protections

Louisiana does not protect renters from source-of-income discrimination. There is no state law, and no New Orleans ordinance, requiring private landlords to accept a Housing Choice Voucher — participation is voluntary, and a landlord may legally decline a voucher. This is why finding a landlord who already accepts vouchers matters here. Fair Housing protections still apply: a landlord may not refuse you based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Research from the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center has documented widespread voucher discrimination in Orleans Parish.

How to Apply in New Orleans

Apply through the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) at hano.org when waitlists are open. Rent is based on income (about 30% of adjusted household income); eligibility is generally limited to households at or below local income limits. Call HANO at (504) 670-3300, or Admissions at (504) 670-3284. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

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