Lafayette
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Local offices in Lafayette
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Lafayette Consolidated Government Customer Service
705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- City-parish service requestsCall 311 to ask for help or report a local service problem.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettela.gov
Housing authority · City office
Lafayette Housing and Community Services
Help here
- Housing rehabilitation and counselingEligible homeowners can ask about home repair help, and residents can get housing counseling and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettela.gov
Housing authority · County office
Lafayette Housing Authority
115 Kattie Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thelha.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture
Help here
- Recreation programs and senior centersFind recreation programs, community centers, and senior centers run by PARC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettela.gov
Utilities · City office
Lafayette Utilities System Customer Service
4010 W. Congress St., Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- Utility bills and account servicePay a utility bill in person or ask a customer service representative about your account.
- Utility bill payment assistanceAsk about Share the Light bill assistance for eligible LUS customers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lus.org
Library · Regional office
Lafayette Public Library
Help here
- Library services and programsUse library resources, attend programs, and find services at Lafayette Public Library locations.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettepubliclibrary.org
Jobs and training · State office
Lafayette American Job Center
706 East Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on laworks.net
Lafayette Consolidated Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Lafayette Parish
Lafayette is in Lafayette Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · County office
Lafayette Consolidated Government
705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- City and parish servicesContact the city-parish government for help finding local services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettela.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
1810 W. Willow St., Scott, LA 70583
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet emergency preparedness information and updates for Lafayette Parish.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettela.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Acadiana Area Human Services District
302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesGet behavioral health, substance use, crisis, and developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aahsd.org
Veterans · State office
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Lafayette Parish Office
2100 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov
Public health · State office
Lafayette Parish Health Unit
220 W. Willow Street, Building A, Lafayette, LA 70501
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
- WICApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
SMILE Community Action Agency
501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about available help with housing, utilities, food, and other household needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on smilecaa.org
Louisiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Louisiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Louisiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988