The federal Fair Housing Act protects you from discrimination based on:
In Orleans Parish there are additional protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, age and creed.
The Fair Housing Act also protects you against discrimination in mortgage lending and mortgage modification scams. Learn more about our Report Foul Play in Lending Campaign here and report suspicious practices for investigation and enforcement.
Louisiana Violence Against Women Act (LaVAWA)
Guidance on Criminal Background Checks (April 2016)
Produced by the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: a guide for housing providers
Produced by the Connecticut Fair Housing Center.
Disparate Impact
Produced by LaFHAC (formerly the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center).
Advertising for Roommates or Housemates
Produced by the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana.
Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act
Produced by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Accessibility (Design and Construction) Requirements for Covered Multifamily Dwellings Under the Fair Housing Act
Produced by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Accessibility Fact Sheet: The 7 Requirements of Design and Construction
Produced by LaFHAC (formerly the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center).
Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-Funded Program
Produced by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
Immigration Status and Housing Discrimination: Frequently Asked Questions
Produced by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
Predatory Lending
Produced by LaFHAC (formerly the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center).
Avoiding Foreclosure and Foreclosure Scams
Produced by LaFHAC (formerly the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center).
Louisiana Tornado and Flood Resource Guides
Produced by LaFHAC (formerly the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center) in 2017.
Produced by LaFHAC (formerly the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center) in 2016.
Mortgages and Natural Disasters
Produced by LaFHAC (formerly the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center).
Family Resources of New Orleans
Affordable Housing, Financial Assistance
(504) 822-8519
817 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
http://www.familyresourcesnola.org
New Orleans Bar Association
Attorney Referrals
(504) 525-7453
650 Poydras St #1505, New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.neworleansbar.org
Consumer Financial Protections Bureau
Consumer Complaints
(855) 411-2372
https://www.consumerfinance.gov
Louisiana Department of Justice
Consumer Complaints
(800) 351-4889
https://www.ag.state.la.us
Louisiana Department of Insurance
Consumer Complaints Regarding Insurance
1 (800) 259-5300
http://www.ldi.la.gov
Consumer Debt Counselors
Credit Counseling
(877) 225-3810
3925 N. I-10 Service Rd. W., Ste. 222, Metairie, LA 70002
http://consumerdebtcounselors.org
Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management
Credit Counseling
(866) 266-3789
https://www.credit.org
GreenPath Inc.
Credit Counseling
(866) 648-8114
http://www.greenpath.com
Clearpoint Credit Counseling
Credit Counseling
(800) 251-2227
https://www.clearpoint.org
Money Management International
Credit Counseling, Reverse Mortgage Counseling
(866) 346-2227
1215 Prytania St., Ste. 424, New Orleans, LA 70130;
615 Chevelle Ct., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
https://www.moneymanagement.org
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Credit Counseling, Reverse Mortgage Counseling
(202) 677-4345
nfcc.org
Catholic Charities
Financial Assistance
(866) 891-2210
1000 Howard Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113
http://www.ccano.org
Unity New Orleans
Homeless Resources
(504) 821-4496
2475 Canal St., Ste. 300, New Orleans, LA 70119
http://unitygno.org
Neighborhood Housing Services
Housing Counseling
(504) 899-5900
4605 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70115
https://www.nhsnola.org
Puentes New Orleans
Immigration Services
(504) 821-7228
4205 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119
https://www.puentesneworleans.org
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Legal Services
(504) 529-1000
1010 Common St., Suite 14A, New Orleans, LA 70112
https://slls.org
Tulane Law Clinic
Legal Services
(504) 865-5153
6329 Freret St., #130, New Orleans, LA 70118
http://www.law.tulane.edu/tulap/
Loyola Law Clinic
Legal Services
(504) 862-5590
526 Pine St., New Orleans, LA 70118
http://www.loyno.edu/lawclinic/
New Orleans Family Support Office
Public Benefits
(504) 599-1700
1661 Canal St., #2000, New Orleans, LA 70112
New Orleans Pro Bono Project
Legal Services
(504) 581-4043
601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
http://probono-no.org
National Council on Aging
Reverse Mortgage Counseling
(800) 510-0301
https://www.ncoa.org
Housing Counseling Services, Inc.
Reverse Mortgage Counseling
(202) 667-7006
http://housingetc.org
Advocacy Center of Louisiana
Senior and Disabled Services
1 (800) 960-7705
8325 Oak St., New Orleans, LA 70118
http://advocacyla.org
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
Reverse Mortgage Counseling
(202) 220-2300
http://www.neighborworks.org
Total Community Action
Utility Assistance
(504) 872-0334
1420 South Jefferson Davis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA 70125
http://www.tca-nola.org
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