Guste I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Guste I is a Public Housing community in New Orleans, LA with 67 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $530/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
67
total units
91%
occupancy
$530
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1431 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70113 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,444/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,574/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
How to apply at Guste I
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 1431 Lasalle 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 (~$530/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Place Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 0.8 km |
| Bw Cooper Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| 200 Carondelet LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| Bw Cooper 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| River Gardens Phase I Public Housing | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| Redemptorist Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| Harmony Oaks Public Housing | New Orleans | 1.7 km |
| Iberville On-site Phase Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Guste I have?
Public Housing; 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 Guste I?
Residents report average rents near $530/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 Guste I?
Contact the management office at 1431 Lasalle 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.