HUD LGBTQ+ Resources

Housing & Shelter · Louisiana · Free

US Department of Housing and Urban Development LGBTQ+ housing rights and Equal Access Rule information. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing instability and violence in shelters. Most LGBTQ+ shelters accept walk-ins for intake; bring ID and any medications. Section 8 vouchers can be ported across cities — useful for fleeing hostile environments while keeping subsidy. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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More Housing & Shelter in Louisiana

  • Ali Forney Center — Largest LGBTQ+ youth homeless services organization in the US, NYC-based with national resources. Relevant for couples and chosen families n
  • Lost-N-Found Youth — Atlanta-based shelter and services for LGBTQ+ homeless youth ages 13-25. A starting point for case management, emergency vouchers, and longe
  • National Coalition for the Homeless — LGBTQ+ — NCH advocacy and information on LGBTQ+ homelessness, the Equal Access Rule, and shelter rights. A starting point for case management, emerge
  • Covenant House — International organization providing shelter, food, and crisis care to homeless youth including LGBTQ+ youth. Relevant for couples and chose
  • Family Promise — Affirming Shelter — Network of family shelter programs across the US, many LGBTQ+ welcoming. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing
  • HUD.gov — Find Local Office — Federal housing assistance hub. Section 8, public housing, homeless services in every state. Relevant for couples and chosen families needin