Lafayette Parish Emergency Rental Assistance

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Waitlist Rental Assistance

About This Program

Provides emergency rental and utility assistance to income-eligible renters in Lafayette Parish including Carencro who have experienced financial hardship. May cover past-due rent, current rent, and utilities. Funded through federal emergency relief programs.

Assistance for past-due and current rent plus utilities

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Up to $15,000 for rent and utilities
  • Income-eligible renters in Lafayette Parish
  • Covers past-due and current rent
  • Also covers utility arrears
  • Currently on waitlist

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Waitlist active, check for reopening

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