Rental assistance in Lafayette Parish.
When all options have failed, some churches or charities offer financial help with rent to qualified Lafayette Parish families or single adults. Funds are limited and any money paid out, whether for rental or security deposits costs, is discretionary. Also find government agencies or charities below that operate low-income housing, provide storage cost deposit help, and other support for housing needs. Find details below on rent assistance programs near you in your area of Lafayette Parish.
While the exact programs offered vary, any emergency rental assistance is often combined with long term stability. Whether it is an affordable and safe home/apartment, 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.
Organizations in Lafayette Louisiana area that help pay rent
Catholic Charities has two locations. They are below. 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 free furniture for a home or apartment. The goal is to help the client keep their housing 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.
- The Monsignor Sigur Center, Location is 401 Saint John St, Lafayette, LA 70501. Call (337) 237-1866. Apply in person, not over the phone. The charity provides money for rental or housing from homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services.
- The Arcadia Catholic Charities, which can also help pay rent (as resources allow) is at 405 St John St, Lafayette, LA 70502. Call (337) 235-4972
Lafayette Housing Authority - HCV/Section 8 Office
Government office is at 115 Kattie Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501. Call (337) 233-1327
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, and offer financial help for women facing domestic violence and more. Housing units that accept the vouchers include Woodvale Place Apartments, 411 Woodvale Ave, Lafayette, LA 70503, call (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. Phone (337) 233-2437
They only help people impacted by AIDs or HIV. Programs range from no wait list housing, rent payment help, moving or deposit assistance, 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 2001 E Simcoe St, Lafayette, LA 70501. Intake number is (337) 234-3924
UCO - United Christian Outreach Inc.
422 Carmel Dr, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501. Call (337) 234-0162
Referrals are needed from other churches in Lafayette Parish. Without a referral no help is offered. Rent assistance provided to a low-income family in Louisiana Parish depends on donated funds and volunteers.
The Outreach Center
The charity is at 625 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506. Call (337) 237-7618
A major focus is on helping homeless people or those close to it due to unpaid back rent. The non-profit has a focus on vulnerable people, such as rent money for single moms, the disabled and elderly in Lafayette Parish.
St Edmond Catholic Church and SVDP
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. Priority 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 as well to renters.
- 4131 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506. Call (337) 981-0874
- Another option is St Martin De Porres, 1100 Chiasson St, Scott, LA 70583. Call (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 assistance and other programs are offered. There is mortgage or rent help, landlord/tenant mediation, LIHEAP grants, loans, applications to cash aid (which can help pay rent, etc.) and so much more. Education around housing affordability is offered.
Acadiana Regional Coalition on Homelessness and Housing is based at 211-A Guilbeau Road, Lafayette, LA 70502. The regional organization has details on financial resources for paying costs such as rent, moving expenses and more. Call (337) 399-2559 or more details are here. https://www.archacadiana.org/.
The Salvation Army's Offices
212 6th St, Lafayette, LA 70501. Phone (337) 235-2407
Shelter and emergency financial help is available for paying rent if the money can help stop an eviction. The Lafayette Parish Christian church has other resources
God's Storehouse
122 NE Central Ave, Amite, Louisiana 70422. Applicants need a referral. Call (985) 748-4747
Housing as well as energy bill assistance and small dollar amounts for rent and other financial aid is offered.
Council On Aging
160 Industrial Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508. Phone (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 Surrey Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501. Number is (866) 275-2572 or 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 rent assistance, 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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