New Chateau Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Marrero, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Chateau Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Marrero, LA with 98 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $327/month on average.
98
total units
96%
occupancy
$327
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1521 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,811/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,460/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at New Chateau Apartments
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 1521 Ames Blvd, Marrero; 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 (~$327/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 2 km |
| Diamond Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 2 km |
| Oak Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.4 km |
| Mid City Heights Public Housing | Westwego | 2.8 km |
| Uptown Scattered Sites Public Housing | New Orleans | 3.4 km |
| Sunset Villa Apts LIHTC | Harvey | 3.5 km |
| Woodland Acres Public Housing | Westwego | 4 km |
| Westchase Apts LIHTC | Harvey | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Marrero
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Chateau Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 New Chateau Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $327/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 New Chateau Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1521 Ames Blvd in Marrero. 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.