New Florida Public Housing New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Florida is a Public Housing community in New Orleans, LA with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $462/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 88 months.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$462
avg resident rent
88 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2509 Congress St, New Orleans, LA 70117 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,660/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,838/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at New Florida
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 2509 Congress 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 (~$462/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Savoy I LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.1 km |
| New Savoy Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
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| Olympus Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Florida 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 New Florida?
Residents report average rents near $462/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 Florida?
Contact the management office at 2509 Congress 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.