On August 1st, a new Louisiana law went into effect, which is anticipated to have far-reaching impacts on access to housing for disabled people and their assistance animals. This discriminatory legislation creates dangerous delays, unlawful and burdensome documentation requirements, and penalties for people engaged in the reasonable accommodation process. Specifically, it requires vulnerable populations to […]

The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center Publishes New Study on Voucher Acceptance in New Orleans: 2 out of 3 Landlords Deny Housing Choice Vouchers NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LaFHAC) is proud to release its new report, The Mobility Myth: Housing Choice Voucher Discrimination in Orleans Parish. This investigation, […]

After over a decade of New Orleans’ renters demanding safe and healthy standards for rental properties, the City of New Orleans’ Healthy Homes program became effective on January 1, 2024. All landlords must register their rental properties with the city over the next seven months, and they must verify that their rental properties meet the […]

After Governor Jeff Landry’s inauguration in January, and with a Republican super majority, the Louisiana State Legislature has been in session for the majority of 2024. The first special session on redistricting ended with a win for Louisiana; legislators have finally approved a new congressional map that created Louisiana’s second majority-Black district. Despite legal challenges […]

Pride month is just around the corner! Join us in celebrating our diverse communities with food, fun, and entertainment at the annual NOLA Black Pride Fest! Saturday, June 8th 1pm-8pmLouis Armstrong Park701 North Rampart St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Learn more abouth Black Pride Fest and other events with the link below. Hope to see […]

Attenion Alexandrians! Join us alongside the City of Alexandria Community Development Department and grow your knowledge about your rights under the Fair Houing Act. This seminar will covering a range of topics including Protected classes, covered transactions and dwellings, harassment, Considerations for people with disabilities, how the FHA applies to housing Industry professional property rentals, […]

Are you passionate about fighting injustice and promoting fair housing? We need your help! We rely on dedicated volunteers to serve as testers for investigations into poperties suspected of engaging in discriminatry practices. To conduct quick and efficient test investigations, we need a diverse pool of tester volunteers covering a wide range of demographics. Conducting […]

House Bill 407 by Representative Joe Stagni of Kenner, also known as the Service Animal Integrity Act, was approved by the full Louisiana Senate without objection on Thursday, May 16th. This discriminatory legislation requires vulnerable populations to wait weeks and spend untold amounts of money on multiple healthcare visits before having the opportunity to benefit […]

Louisiana’s property insurance market is in crisis due to escalating climate risks. Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Ida, and Zeta have led to the insolvency of a dozen insurers, leaving residents struggling to find affordable insurance. The increasing frequency and intensity of storms, coupled with sea-level rise and land loss, exacerbate the problem. To stabilize the market, […]

In May, we honor Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Asian Americans have faced many acts of discrimination in the US, including housing discrimination. in May, we liftup these ongoing challenges and celebrate the rich cultural contributions and histories of AAPI communities in the United States. National origin discrimination occurs when individuals are […]