Congress Square LIHTCPB Section 8 New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Congress Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New Orleans, LA with 32 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401-1407 Congress Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 31 |
| Placed in service | 1998 |
How to apply at Congress Square
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1401-1407 Congress Street, 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Inn LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 0.8 km |
| Christopher Inn PB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2 km |
| New Savoy Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.2 km |
| New Savoy I LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.4 km |
| St. Martin Manor PB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.5 km |
| Iberville On-site Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.8 km |
| St. John Berchmans LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.8 km |
| Iberville On-site Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Congress Square have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Congress Square?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Congress Square?
Contact the management office at 1401-1407 Congress Street 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.