Bienville Basin 6 Public Housing New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bienville Basin 6 is a Public Housing community in New Orleans, LA with 17 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $453/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 104 months.
17
total units
88%
occupancy
$453
avg resident rent
104 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 N Villere St, New Orleans, LA 70112 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,743/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,746/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at Bienville Basin 6
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 316 N Villere 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 (~$453/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bienville Basin 6 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 6?
Residents report average rents near $453/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 6?
Contact the management office at 316 N Villere 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.