Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Assistance Outreaches Launch June 1

Louisiana REALTORS • May 28, 2021

The state of Louisiana's U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program is hosting 10 application assistance events around the state in June to help renters and landlords fill out and submit applications. Want to know more about the program and if you are eligible to apply? Click here.

 

Louisiana landlords and renters who need assistance in submitting an application are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with a program representative at a session of their choice by calling (877) 459-6555 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by scheduling online at LaStateRent.com/book-online. Applicants can visit LAStateRent.com for more information on what documentation to bring for the meeting, including document checklists. Below is a schedule of the sessions:


June 1, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Bossier Parish Library – Central Branch

2206 Beckett St., Bossier City, LA 71111

 

June 1, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Tangipahoa Public Library – Hammond Branch

314 E. Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401

 

June 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Terrebonne Parish Library – Main Branch

151 Library Drive, Houma, LA 70360

 

June 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

City of Eunice – Parish Government Office

300 S. Second St., 2nd Floor, Eunice, LA 70635

 

June 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

St. Bernard Parish Public Library – Main Branch

2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette, LA 70043

June 8, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Iberia Parish Library – Main Branch

445 E. Main St., New Iberia, LA 70560

 

June 8, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Natchitoches Parish Library – Main Branch

450 Second St., Natchitoches, LA 71457

 

June 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

City of Monroe – Harvey Benoit Community Center

1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe, LA 71202

 

June 14, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Rapides Parish Library – Westside Regional Library

5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, LA 71303

 

June 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Lincoln Parish Library

910 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270


As of this week, more than 15,000 residents have begun applications for the state-administered program and $4.3 million in rental assistance has been approved. Funds remain available, and landlords and renters are encouraged to apply online at LAStateRent.com or at one of the upcoming events. 

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