Satchmo Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Satchmo Plaza Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Orleans, LA with 34 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $299/month on average.
34
total units
94%
occupancy
$299
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1716 S Saratoga St, New Orleans, LA 70113 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,500/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,500/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Satchmo Plaza Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1716 S Saratoga 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 (~$299/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 Satchmo Plaza Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Satchmo Plaza Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $299/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 Satchmo Plaza Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1716 S Saratoga 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.