Bienville Basin 4 Public Housing New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bienville Basin 4 is a Public Housing community in New Orleans, LA with 38 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 64 months.
38
total units
100%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
64 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,205/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,431/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at Bienville Basin 4
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1531 Bienville St, New Orleans; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$436/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bienville Basin 4 have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bienville Basin 4?
Residents report average rents near $436/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bienville Basin 4?
Contact the management office at 1531 Bienville St in New Orleans. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.