Housing Authority of New Orleans

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).

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.