River Gardens Phase I Public Housing New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River Gardens Phase I is a Public Housing community in New Orleans, LA with 122 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $497/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 49 months.
122
total units
95%
occupancy
$497
avg resident rent
49 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 841 Josephine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,585/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,633/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
How to apply at River Gardens Phase I
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 841 Josephine 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 (~$497/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Place Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.1 km |
| The Muses LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| Guste Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | New Orleans | 1.4 km |
| 200 Carondelet LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.2 km |
| Bw Cooper Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.8 km |
| Harmony Oaks Public Housing | New Orleans | 2.8 km |
| Bw Cooper 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 2.8 km |
| Iberville On-site Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Orleans | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River Gardens Phase I 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 River Gardens Phase I?
Residents report average rents near $497/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 River Gardens Phase I?
Contact the management office at 841 Josephine 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.