Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Roads, LA
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Roads with roughly 214 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $345 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in New Roads
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Roads
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Street Housing Development Public Housing | 60 | $345 | 14 mo |
| Riverdale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| False River Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| New Roads Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| King's Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| New Roads Voa Living Center §811 | 14 | $311 | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Roads (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| False River Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| New Roads Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| King's Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in New Roads
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Street Housing Development Public Housing | 60 | $345 | 14 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Pointe Coupee Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pointe Coupee Parish: studio $1,032, 1-BR $1,064, 2-BR $1,204, 3-BR $1,511, 4-BR $1,943.
Full FMR table for Pointe Coupee Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Roads
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- Marrero, LA
- Opelousas, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.