New Orleans Section 8 Waiting List Status
We could not verify the current status as of April 2026. Contact Housing Authority of New Orleans directly at 504-670-3300 to check current availability.
New Orleans Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Income limits below are official HUD FY2025 figures for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area (AMI: $89,800). Source: HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025. Most Section 8 vouchers go to households at or below 50% AMI, with priority for households at or below 30% AMI.
| Household size | 30% AMI (priority) | 50% AMI (standard limit) | 80% AMI (low income) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,900/yr | $31,450/yr | $50,300/yr |
| 2 people | $21,600/yr | $35,950/yr | $57,500/yr |
| 3 people | $26,650/yr | $40,450/yr | $64,700/yr |
| 4 people | $32,150/yr | $44,900/yr | $71,850/yr |
| 5 people | $37,650/yr | $48,500/yr | $77,600/yr |
| 6 people | $43,150/yr | $52,100/yr | $83,350/yr |
| 7 people | $48,650/yr | $55,700/yr | $89,100/yr |
| 8 people | $54,150/yr | $59,300/yr | $94,850/yr |
Source: HUD Income Limits API FY2025. Area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area.
How to Apply for Section 8 in New Orleans
Call Housing Authority of New Orleans at 504-670-3300 or visit https://www.hano.org to check current status.
You can be on multiple waiting lists. Use HUD's PHA directory to find nearby housing authorities also accepting applications.
Photo ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income, rental history, and information about all household members.
Housing Authority of New Orleans may give priority to veterans, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, or working families. Ask about preference categories when you apply.
Other Housing Authorities Near New Orleans
Section 8 waiting lists open and close independently. If Housing Authority of New Orleans is not currently accepting applications, check these nearby housing authorities in Louisiana — they may have open lists:
Use HUD's PHA directory to find all housing authorities near New Orleans.
Waitlist status last verified April 2026. Always contact each PHA directly to confirm current availability.