Free help in Louisiana
Data from November 2026
HUD-approved housing counselors in Louisiana
26 HUD-approved counseling agencies serve Louisiana; 5 say they serve in Spanish. They help you prepare to buy, with your credit, with renting, or if you fell behind on payments.
Key numbers in Louisiana
- Agencies
- 26
- HUD-approved, with an office here
- Serve in Spanish
- 5
- 19% of the agencies, per HUD
- Parishes with an office
- 15
- out of 64 in all
How it works
What to expect from counseling
Housing counseling is an appointment with a counselor at a HUD-approved agency. This is how it works, according to HUD.
- Step 1
Free or low cost
HUD-approved agencies receive federal funds. Some charge a reasonable fee for certain services, such as workshops; ask about cost before you start.
- Step 2
For buying, renting or getting out of trouble
They advise on buying a home, renting, credit and budgeting, and help if you fell behind on your mortgage or face foreclosure.
- Step 3
Bring your paperwork
Your income (pay stubs or bank statements), your monthly debts and expenses, and whatever you have saved. With that, the counselor builds a plan with you.
- Step 4
Ask for service in Spanish
When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask whether someone speaks Spanish; if not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.
According to HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
HUD’s list
Every agency in Louisiana
The ones that say they serve in Spanish come first. Search by city, parish or name.
5
of the 26 agencies in Louisiana say they serve in Spanish.
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Assist Agency - Jeff Davis Parish
107 E. Nezpique St., Jennings · Jefferson Davis Parish · Spanish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 3 more
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Assist Agency - Vermilion Parish
304C N Hospital Dr, Abbeville · Vermilion Parish · Spanish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 2 more
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NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - Baton Rouge, LA
10101 Siegen Ln Bldg 2 Ste B, Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge Parish · Spanish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Workshops for new owners
- and 2 more
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NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - New Orleans, LA
10555 Lake Forest Blvd Ste 3J, New Orleans · Orleans Parish · Spanish
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Saint Martin, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency
501 Saint John St, Lafayette · Lafayette Parish · Spanish
Also serves in French.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Assist Agency
225 N Avenue C, Crowley · Acadia Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Bogalusa Rebirth
305 Avenue B Ste 111, Bogalusa · Washington Parish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Calcasieu Parish Housing Counseling Agency
2001 Moeling St, Lake Charles · Calcasieu Parish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 4 more
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Catholic Charities of North Louisiana
902 Olive St, Shreveport · Caddo Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Cenla Community Action Committee, Incorporated
2011 Macarthur Dr, Alexandria · Rapides Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Desire Community Housing Corporation
3831 Hamburg St, New Orleans · Orleans Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Family Resources of New Orleans
817 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans · Orleans Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Habitat for Humanity ST. Tammany West
1400 North Ln, Mandeville · St. Tammany Parish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
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Integrity Homebuyer Association, Incorporated
2107 S Burnside Ave Ste 5, Gonzales · Ascension Parish
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
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Jefferson Community Action Programs
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, New Orleans · Jefferson Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Lafayette Consolidated Government Neighborhood Counseling Services
111 Shirley Picard Dr, Lafayette · Lafayette Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center, Inc.
1340 Poydras St, New Orleans · Orleans Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
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Louisiana Housing Corporation
2415 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge Parish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 3 more
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Mid City Redevelopment Alliance
419 N 19th St, Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Mount Pleasant Community Development Corp. Inc
105 Bernice Drive, Monroe · Ouachita Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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New Orleans Neighborhood Development Foundation
1429 S Rampart St, New Orleans · Orleans Parish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 2 more
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Rapides Station Community Ministries
1429 3rd St, Alexandria · Rapides Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Saint Mary Community Action Agency, Inc.
1407 Barrow St, Franklin · St. Mary Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Step Up Acadiana
601 Loire Ave Ste H, Lafayette · Lafayette Parish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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The Highland Center Corporation
520 Olive St, Shreveport · Caddo Parish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
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Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation
7732 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge Parish
- Budget and credit workshops
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 1 more
None match your search.
HUD’s official list exactly as published, retrieved November 6, 2026. Confirm hours and costs with the agency before you go. Source: HUD-approved housing counseling agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How much does HUD-approved housing counseling cost?
It is free or low cost. Agencies receive HUD funds; some charge a reasonable fee for certain services, such as workshops or certificates. Ask about cost before you start.
How many agencies serve in Spanish in Louisiana?
5 of the 26 HUD-approved agencies in Louisiana say they serve in Spanish, according to HUD’s list. When you call, ask for service in Spanish or an interpreter.
What if my parish has no agency?
Many agencies serve by phone, video or online, not only in person. Your parish’s page lists the nearest ones with their distance and phone number.