INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES
Finding a place to call home starts with the right resources.
MP Health believes that health and independence extend beyond medical care. This resource page connects individuals and families with housing information, independent-living resources, affordable housing programs, and organizations that may help people navigate their next step.
Louisiana Housing Resources
Louisiana Housing Corporation
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) provides resources for renters, homeowners, and others seeking safe and affordable housing across the state.
Louisiana Housing Corporation
Find Affordable Rental Housing
The Louisiana Housing Corporation identifies LAHousingSearch.org as a free resource for finding rental housing units and information across all parishes in Louisiana.
LAHousingSearch.org
Housing for People With Disabilities
Non-Elderly Disabled Housing Resources
Permanent Supportive Housing
Public Housing & Housing Assistance
Non-Elderly Disabled vouchers are rental opportunity resources that may provide rental assistance for eligible individuals with disabilities.
Permanent supportive housing is housing combined with ongoing support for people experiencing significant housing vulnerability, including people with chronic health challenges.
HUD recommends contacting your local Public Housing Authority for information about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
HUD Louisiana Housing Resources
Need help navigating your options?
HUD-approved housing counselors can provide individualized guidance about housing needs and housing barriers. HUD's housing counseling network covers areas including rental housing, financial management, homeownership, homelessness, and fair-housing issues.
800-569-4287
HUD Housing Counseling Search
Start with these questions
What type of housing do I need?
Apartment, accessible unit, supportive housing, shared housing, etc.
What can I afford?
Consider monthly income, rent, utilities, transportation, and other expenses.
Do I need accessibility features?
Consider mobility, bathroom access, entrances, elevators, parking, and other needs.
Do I qualify for assistance?
Explore income-based housing, vouchers, disability-related programs, and other assistance.
Do I need supportive services?
Consider transportation, personal assistance, community services, or other supports.
Who can help me navigate the process?
Housing counselors, housing authorities, independent living organizations, and community agencies may be able to help.
If you need housing immediately
If you are experiencing homelessness or are at immediate risk of losing housing, contact local emergency/community resources rather than waiting for a standard housing application process. For Louisiana, HUD recommends dialing 211 and selecting the homelessness-services option when available.
Resource Disclaimer: MP Health provides this page for general educational and resource-navigation purposes. Inclusion of an organization, program, website, or housing resource does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee of eligibility, guarantee of housing availability, or guarantee of services. Housing availability, eligibility requirements, waitlists, funding, and program rules can change. Individuals should contact the applicable organization directly to confirm current information.
Your next step can start with a conversation.
If you're trying to understand what resources may be available to you, your family, or someone you support, MP Health can help you identify appropriate resource categories and next steps as permitted within our role and available services.