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Renter, Landlord, and Homeowner Resources

 

Housing/Mortgage Assistance:

 

Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC): Administers federal and state funds through programs designed to advance energy-efficient and affordable housing for Louisianans. More information on the services they provide can be found here and below. 

  • Homelessness Solutions: Housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness are available statewide through Coordinated Entry Access Points.
    • To find the Coordinated Entry Access Point nearest to you, go to laboscoc.org/housing-and-services and select your parish, then drop by or call one of the listed organizations.

 

 

  • The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): HUD offers various resources for the homeless population and those at risk of losing their housing. This page directs users to available resources from multiple providers in Louisiana, including shelter, food banks, and homeless service groups.

 

  • LAHousingSearch.com: This site offers rental housing and housing for sale across the state. Those searching for housing can find temporary housing available to those in need due to disaster recovery, rental housing that is income-based or on a sliding scale rent, housing available to seniors and those with disabilities, and housing that does not require a criminal background or credit check.

 

  • Permanent Supportive Housing Program: The Louisiana Permanent Supportive Housing model combines deeply affordable rental housing with voluntary, flexible, and individualized community-based services to assist people with the most severe and complex disabilities to live successfully in the community.
    • If you are interested in applying for the Permanent Supportive Housing Program, please contact the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) at 504-568-2774 or 1-844-698-9075. You may also visit the LDH Permanent Supportive Housing websitefor additional information and resources.
  • For additional COVID-19 Resources for Homeowners, please click here. 

Rental Assistance:

 

  • If you live in East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, or Orleans Parish, you must apply directly to the program in your parish. If you live outside these parishes and are located within St. Charles, St. John, St. James, Assumption, Ascension, Iberville, or West Baton Rouge Parish, then see below and apply to the State’s rental assistance program by visiting LAStateRent.com.

 

  • LAStateRent.com: The State of Louisiana launched the U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide emergency rental and utility assistance to Louisiana residents who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  
    • Both landlords and renters may apply. The program can assist with past-due rent and forward payments for applicants, as well as utility costs.
    • Applications are OPEN, click here for more information.

 

 

  • For additional COVID-19 Resources for renters, please clickhere. 

Utility Assistance:

 

Legal Assistance:

 

  • Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS):  SLLS fights for fairness for vulnerable people by providing free, civil legal aid to low-income people in six offices across 22 parishes throughout southeast Louisiana. They have six offices located in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans, respectively.
    • To get help, please click here, or call the SLLS COVID-19 Legal Aid Hotline at 1-844-244-7871 

 

  • The ProBono Project: The ProBono Project works with people from all walks of life to pair them with a volunteer lawyer who will help them resolve civil legal issues. They accept clients who meet the federal income and asset eligibility requirements.
    • For more information on how to get help, please click here. 

Homeless Shelters:

 

To find a homeless shelter near you, please click here.