Contact the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO). You can do this either by phone or in person at its office. Ask the agent what the process is for applying for section 8.
Fill out the application for the section 8 voucher. HANO allows you to fill out the application for section 8 in New Orleans at section8programs.com. You will need to provide important information such as household income and how many adults and children are in the household, as well as the gender of the children. This will help the housing authority determine how many bedrooms you will be able to get with your section 8 voucher.
Submit the application by the deadline. You do not want to miss turning in your application on time. Sometimes it is months and even years before the list for applications is opened up again.
Prepare the necessary documents at least two days in advance of your appointment to receive your section 8 voucher. This will help you avoid searching for important paperwork at the last minute. It also will give you time to obtain required documents you might be missing before your appointment. You probably will be asked to bring proof of income and birth certificates for all children, as well as identification for all adults. Bring all necessary paperwork with you to your appointment to receive your section 8 voucher.
Arrive at least 10 minutes early to your section 8 voucher appointment. This should give you time to find ample parking, as well as check in at the reception area. Another reason you will want to be on time is because HANO hands out its section 8 vouchers in small groups. You do not want to be late and miss important information, nor do you want to hold up the rest of the group.