Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Louisiana?

The Law Library of Louisiana helps people who are representing themselves in court, without a lawyer, find legal information, resources, and referrals. Staff cannot give legal advice, but can point you to the right resource for your case. Call 504-310-2400, or toll free in Louisiana at 800-820-3038. It is open to the public Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

The Louisiana Legal Navigator is a website about your rights. It explains when a landlord can try to evict you. Eviction is a court case to remove you from your home. It explains your rights during that case and how to fight or delay it. It also lists free or reduced-cost legal help near you. Go to louisianalegalnavigator.org.

The Louisiana Attorney General's office enforces the Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act. The law bans discrimination (unfair treatment because of who you are) in housing. If this happens to you, report it through the office's Online Fair Housing Complaint Form. Staff review each complaint. If they find a possible violation, they help you file an official housing discrimination complaint.

Louisiana 211 connects you by phone to information about health and human services available in your community. It covers all 64 parishes in the state. Dial 211, or text your zip code to 898-211.

The Louisiana Housing Corporation administers programs that assist renters in getting safe, affordable housing. It also works to prevent and end homelessness by connecting people at risk of losing their home to housing and support services. Use LAHousingSearch.org, a free website, to find a rental home that fits your budget, or call 225-763-8700.