Fair Housing: Louisiana

This page is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and should not be construed as, legal advice. This page is not intended to provide a mandatory standard of care for the industry. Please consult with local counsel before taking any action based off of the information provided. 

On these pages, you will find information about 1) the protected classes in each state’s fair housing law, 2) protected classes in the cities and counties in the state’s three largest city or metropolitan areas, and 3) protected class information in additional jurisdictions of interest to NAA members. We highlight source of income protections, where applicable, that could substantially impact industry operations. Please see the footnotes. NAA also has resources on the federal fair housing protections that apply nationwide.

We are currently in the process of optimizing NAA’s Fair Housing Protected Class Resources. If you do not see a jurisdiction of interest, please reach out to the NAA Government Affairs Team at [email protected].

Information on this page is current as of September 2022.

Louisiana Protected Classes

(State of Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 51 §§2606)

  • Race

  • Color

  • National Origin

  • Religion

  • Sex

  • Familial Status

  • Disability

 

(City of Baton Rouge Municipal Code § 8-1014 et seq.)

The City of Baton Rouge is consolidated with the Parish Government of East Baton Rouge.

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and protected classes.

This section includes relevant parish and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

(Lafourche Parish Code §§ 10-756 et seq.)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes

Thibodaux Protected Classes

(Thibodaux Municipal Code §§ 7.5-16 et seq.)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes

This section includes relevant parish and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

Lafayette is a Consolidated Parish and City.

(Lafayette Municipal Code 46-32 et seq.)

In addition to enforcement of federal and state protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:

  • Ancestry

This section includes relevant parish and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

(Calcasieu Parish Code §§ 12.5-11, et seq.)

In addition to enforcement of federal and state protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:

  • Ancestry1
  • Victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking1
  • Marital Status1
  • Sexual Orientation1

Lake Charles Protected Classes

(Lake Charles Municipal Code §§ 2-61 et seq.)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and parish protected classes

1These classes are listed as protected per the local government website, but they are not listed in codified law. 

This section includes relevant parish and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

(Jefferson Parish Code §12.6.1 et seq.)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes.

(City of New Orleans Municipal Code §§ 86-28 through 86-30)​

The City of New Orleans is consolidated with the Parish Government of Orleans Parish.

In addition to enforcement of federal and state protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:

  • Creed
  • Age (specifically 40 to 70 years old)
  • Ancestry
  • Gender Identity
  • Marital Status
  • Physical Condition
  • Sexual Orientation

 

This section includes relevant parish and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

(St. Tammy Parish Code § 20-19 et seq.)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes.

This section includes relevant parish and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

(Caddo Parish Code § 20-43)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes.

City of Shreveport Protected Classes

(City of Shreveport Municipal Code § 39-2)​

In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and parish protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:

  • Age
  • Ancestry
  • Gender Identity
  • Political Affiliations
  • Sexual Orientation