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Housing Authority of New Orleans
Housing Authority of New Orleans is based in New Orleans, Orleans County, LA and administers 18,318 Section 8 vouchers and 4,873 public housing units.
HUD PHA code LA001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 19,702. Occupancy: 96%. ZIP codes served: 20.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Zips | $1,028 | $1,187 | $1,419 | $1,813 | $2,128 | $2,448 |
| 70112 (exception area) | $1,027 | $1,181 | $1,411 | $1,805 | $2,122 | $2,440 |
| 70115 (exception area) | $1,315 | $1,517 | $1,814 | $2,323 | $2,726 | $3,135 |
| 70116 (exception area) | $1,152 | $1,334 | $1,594 | $2,035 | $2,390 | $2,749 |
| 70118 (exception area) | $1,142 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,853 | $2,179 | $2,506 |
| 70119 (exception area) | $1,152 | $1,325 | $1,584 | $2,026 | $2,381 | $2,738 |
| 70124 (exception area) | $1,440 | $1,661 | $1,987 | $2,544 | $2,986 | $3,433 |
| 70125 (exception area) | $1,142 | $1,315 | $1,574 | $2,016 | $2,362 | $2,716 |
| 70128 (exception area) | $1,066 | $1,229 | $1,469 | $1,882 | $2,208 | $2,539 |
| 70129 (exception area) | $1,027 | $1,190 | $1,421 | $1,814 | $2,131 | $2,451 |
| 70130 (exception area) | $1,546 | $1,786 | $2,131 | $2,726 | $3,197 | $3,676 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-09-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $10 | $13 | $14 | $15 | $16 |
| Heating (Electric) | $8 | $10 | $12 | $14 | $15 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $7 | $8 | $10 | $11 | $12 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $8 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Other Electric | $20 | $23 | $33 | $42 | $51 |
| Air Conditioning | $16 | $19 | $27 | $34 | $42 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $14 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $18 | $21 | $25 |
| Water | $33 | $34 | $49 | $64 | $79 |
| Sewer | $56 | $57 | $70 | $83 | $96 |
| Trash Collection | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 |
| Electric Charge | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Natural Gas Charge | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70112 | $1,060 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 70113 | $910 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,860 |
| 70114 | $1,060 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 70115 | $1,470 | $1,640 | $1,980 | $2,540 | $2,990 |
| 70116 | $1,140 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,320 |
| 70117 | $1,110 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,930 | $2,260 |
| 70118 | $1,230 | $1,380 | $1,660 | $2,130 | $2,500 |
| 70119 | $1,300 | $1,450 | $1,750 | $2,250 | $2,640 |
| 70122 | $1,180 | $1,320 | $1,590 | $2,040 | $2,400 |
| 70124 | $1,610 | $1,810 | $2,180 | $2,800 | $3,290 |
| 70125 | $1,200 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,080 | $2,440 |
| 70126 | $1,040 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $2,110 |
| 70127 | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,050 |
| 70128 | $1,110 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,930 | $2,260 |
| 70129 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,190 |
| 70130 | $1,640 | $1,840 | $2,220 | $2,850 | $3,350 |
| 70131 | $970 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,680 | $1,980 |
| 70139 | $1,130 | $1,270 | $1,530 | $1,960 | $2,310 |
| 70148 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,800 |
| 70163 | $1,130 | $1,270 | $1,530 | $1,960 | $2,310 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of New Orleans
1555 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 670-3300
Official website: hano.org
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About Housing Authority of New Orleans
Overview
The Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) manages 4,873 public housing units and administers 18,318 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 19,702 households. With an occupancy rate of 96%, HANO operates a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to residents of Orleans Parish.
Scale and standing
HANO ranks first in Louisiana for the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 88 housing authorities in the state. This significant scale allows HANO to support a large number of families in need, making it a key provider of housing assistance in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in New Orleans ranges from $1,340 to $2,000, with an average of $1,459. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $2,000 in ZIP code 70130, while the lowest is $1,340 in ZIP code 70117.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.