The Apartments at Mater Dolorosa PB Section 8 New Orleans, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Apartments at Mater Dolorosa is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Orleans, LA with 50 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average.
50
total units
100%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1226 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,307/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,307/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Apartments at Mater Dolorosa
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 1226 S Carrollton Ave, 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 (~$431/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Apartments at Mater Dolorosa 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 The Apartments at Mater Dolorosa?
Residents report average rents near $431/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 The Apartments at Mater Dolorosa?
Contact the management office at 1226 S Carrollton Ave 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.