Rental and security deposit assistance Lafayette Parish.
When all options have failed, some churches or charities offer assistance with rent to qualified Lafayette Parish families. Funds are limited and all financial aid, whether for rental or security deposits costs, is discretionary. Also find government agencies or charities below that operate shelters, provide security deposit help, loans, utility bill help and other support.
Emergency rental assistance is often combined with long term stability. Whether it is an affordable and safe home, or section 8 HUD vouchers from Lafayette Housing Authority, support is given. The financial help with paying bills, rent, and more is also combined with social services.
Catholic Charities has two locations. They are:
- The Monsignor Sigur Center, Location is 401 St John St., Lafayette, LA 70501, Call (337) 233-7788. Apply in person, not over the phone. Direct aid from homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services.
- St. Joseph's Diner, 613 W Simcoe St, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501, call (337) 235-4972
The charity is part of the Lafayette Parish church organization. When income goes down, they may offer rent help or short term support, such as food or furniture. The goal is to help the client keep their home, apartment, or lights on by offering rental assistance while the client gets a new job or higher income. More on financial aid from Lafayette Parish Catholic Charities.
Lafayette Housing Authority - HCV/Section 8 Office
Government office is at 100 C.O. Circle
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: 337.232.3515
HUD section 8 rent subsidy vouchers are offered or the poor, low income, and elderly in Lafayette Parish. They also run multi family housing, assist with home buying, financial aid for women facing domestic violence and more. Housing units include Woodvale Place Apartments, 411 Woodvale Ave, Lafayette, LA 70503, (337) 984-2776
Acadiana CARES, also known as Concern For Aids Relief Education And Support, Inc.
809 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Lafayette, Louisiana 70502
(337) 233-2437
They only help people impacted by AIDs or HIV. Housing, rent help, moving or deposit assistance, medications and more. It is part of the Emergency Solutions program. Both the patient and their immediate family/loved ones can get rent or housing help. They run the federal grant Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) program.
Progressive Baptist Church
Location is 125 Gallian St
Lafayette, LA 70501
Intake number is (337) 234-3924
UCO - United Christian Outreach Inc.
422 Carmel Dr
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
Referrals are needed from other churches in Lafayette Parish. Without a referral no help is offered. Rent assistance depends on donated funds and volunteers. Call (337) 234-0162
St Edmond Catholic Church and SVDP
4131 W Congress St
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 981-0874
Part of Lafayette Parish Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. When funding available, minimal rent help may be offered. Volunteers need to visit the home. Prioirty is often for seniors, the disabled, or families (including single moms or dads) to help them with bills or rent. Furniture, appliances, and household goods are offered too. Another option is St Martin De Porres, 1100 Chiasson St, Scott, LA 70583, (337) 232-1968. They only assist parishioners.
Smile Community Action Agency
Office address is 501 St John St
Lafayette, LA 70501
Application number is (337) 234-3272
Many housing and other programs are offered. There is mortgage or rent help, landlord/tenant mediation, education, anti fraud services, LIHEAP grants, loans, applications to cash aid (which can help pay rent, etc.) and so much more. Education around housing affordability is offered.
The Salvation Army's Offices
212 6th St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-2407
Shelter and emergency financial aid is available.
God's Storehouse
122 NE Central Ave
Amite, Louisiana 70422
Applicants need a referral. Call (985) 748-4747
Housing, medications, energy help, small dollar amounts for rent and other aid is offered.
Council On Aging
160 Industrial Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 262-5990
Referrals are given. Among them to Acadian Heritage Apartments is apartments for seniors. Rent subsidized units, and it is part of HUD 202 Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC). Location is 215 Anna St., Scott, LA 70583. Dial (337) 408-3892.
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Office of attorneys is 1020 LA 728-8
Lafayette, LA 70501
For advice, call (337) 237-4320
For free legal aid, or representation in eviction court, applicants need to have an income slightly above poverty or be senior citizens. Housing assistance, eviction defense, applications to section 8, and other benefits are offered too.
Saint Anne Catholic Church
Church address is 201 Church St
Youngsville, LA 70592
Telephone number is (337) 856-8212
Residents of Youngsville only can get help. Advocacy, rent or utility bill help, referrals to security deposit programs and more. Applicants for rent help need proof of income.
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