Advocating
for Affordable Housing Across Louisiana
The Louisiana Housing Council has established its role as the local NAHRO Chapter, representing all member agencies while advocating for affordable housing policies through state and national legislation.
PROGRAMS WE SERVE
Housing Authority Programs
Public Housing
Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families.
Housing Choice Vouchers
Provides rental subsidies to low-income families for private units or specific project-based homes.
Workforce Housing
Offers limited assistance to families earning just below the area median income.
FSS
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
Helps families build income and independence through coaching and community-based services.
Farmworker Housing
Provides safe, affordable housing for essential agricultural workers across Washington.
VASH
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Combines vouchers and VA case management to support veterans experiencing housing instability.
USDA Rural Housing
Offers grants and loans to develop or preserve rural multifamily housing.
Homeownership
Supports low-income families with education and tools to achieve homeownership.
Homelessness Prevention
Provides short-term assistance and services to help families avoid or exit homelessness.
HOME TBRA
OME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Covers the gap between what families can pay and the cost of market-rate housing.
Family Unification Programs
Helps families secure housing to prevent separation due to inadequate living conditions.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Don't miss these upcoming LHC, Southwest and National Conferences!
01
SOUTHWEST NAHRO WINTER MEETING & MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 10 - 13, 2026
GRAPEVINE, TX
02
National NAHRO Washington Conference
March 9 - 11, 2026
Washington, DC
03
LHC Legislative Conference
April 27 - May 1, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA
04
Southwest NAHRO Annual Conference
June 2 - 5, 2026
OkLAHOMA CITY, OK
05
National NAHRO Summer Symposium
July 16 - 17, 2026
Lake Charles, LA
06
LHC Maintenance Conference
July 20 - 23, 2026
Lake Charles, LA
07
LHC Annual Conference
September 14 - 18, 2026
Bossier City, LA
Housing and Community Initiatives
Stable, affordable housing is the platform for a successful future. Washington's Housing Authorities know this and have numerous innovative initiatives, both on site and with local partners, leveraging their access to vulnerable populations in order to positively influence outcomes outside of housing.
Legislative Advocacy
Federal and state funding, legislation, and policy directly affect Washington’s 37 housing authorities. AWHA advocates for increased local, state, and federal resources to expand the supply of affordable housing. We also promote policies that support low-income individuals and families across our state, ensuring they have the opportunity to live stable, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
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