Elmwood Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 New Orleans, LA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Elmwood Homes is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New Orleans, LA with 40 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

40
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address3901 Elmwood Park Drive, New Orleans, LA 70114 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units40
Placed in service2010

How to apply at Elmwood Homes

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 3901 Elmwood Park Drive, New Orleans; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in New Orleans

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Forest Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8New Orleans1.4 km
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Skyview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8New Orleans1.4 km
Fischer Senior Village Public HousingNew Orleans1.4 km
Garden Oaks Tower LIHTCPB Section 8New Orleans1.4 km
Garden Oaks Towers PB Section 8New Orleans1.4 km
Ballinger Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8Gretna2.4 km
Arbor Place LIHTCPB Section 8Terrytown3.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Elmwood Homes 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 Elmwood Homes?
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 Elmwood Homes?
Contact the management office at 3901 Elmwood Park Drive 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.