Subsidized Housing in New Orleans
Subsidized housing in New Orleans covers a range of programs — public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based Section 8 — that lower rent for income-eligible households. Most are administered or overseen by HANO and HUD.
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About This Program in New Orleans
In New Orleans, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in a HANO community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in New Orleans
Apply online through HANO at hano.org when waitlists are open. Important: Louisiana has no source-of-income protection and New Orleans has no local ordinance, so private landlords may legally decline a Housing Choice Voucher — participation is voluntary. Fair Housing protections still apply. Call HANO at (504) 670-3300 or Admissions at (504) 670-3284.