City of New Iberia

This housing agency serves New Iberia, Louisiana.

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Closed: City of New Iberia Community Development Department Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More

Closed: City of New Iberia Community Development Department Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The City of New Iberia Community Development Department (CNICDD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for two days in May 2016. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

During the opening period, the waiting list closed once 200 applications were submitted.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, call the CNICDD office at (337)369-2350.

About The Agency

City of New Iberia provides affordable housing for up to 322 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

457 East Main Street, New Iberia, LA

(337) 369-2350

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the City of New Iberia?

City of New Iberia serves 277 low-income households. The agency manages 326 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the City of New Iberia?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 65 percent of households served by City of New Iberia. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of City of New Iberia households.

How many City of New Iberia residents are employed?

Working adults head 91 households and make up 33 percent of households served by City of New Iberia.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the City of New Iberia?

There are 235 female-headed renter households living in City of New Iberia housing. Households headed by females are 85% of those served by the City of New Iberia.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among City of New Iberia renters?

Black	244
White	30

How many senior-headed renter households are served by City of New Iberia?

There are 74 households headed by seniors served by the City of New Iberia. Senior households are 27% of households in City of New Iberia housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in City of New Iberia housing?

There are 69 persons with disabilities living in City of New Iberia housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the City of New Iberia.

How often does City of New Iberia open new waiting lists?

City of New Iberia’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 29, 2026 and closed on January 29, 2026.