Thank you for contacting the Office of Social Services.  If you are in need of Utility, Rent or Mortgage  Assistance, you may begin by scheduling an appointment online at http://brla.itfrontdesk.com or call ( 225 ) 427-8822.   Please be advised that we are working diligently to assist all applicants. We ask that you book an appointment online or via phone and a Staff Member will be assigned to you in the order received. Eligibility for all programs is subject to program calendars, funding availability, appointment availability, verifiable household income and family size. 

List of Docs to Provide

Failure to provide all required documentation will delay your assistance. We require below documents:

• Housing: Mortgage and Rent Assistance
  • A valid picture of identification for the head of the household
  • Social Security cards for every household member
  • Proof of income for every household member. Household reporting zero income must provide additional documentation.
  • A late rent or mortgage letter / Eviction notice
  • Proof of all the household expenses
  • Proof of a hardship
• HOPWA STRMU: Short-term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility assistance
  • A household must have at least one person verified to have an HIV or AIDS diagnosis
  • The total household income must be at or below 80 percent of the area median income, as defined by HUD
  • The household member must be referred by an HIV service provider
  • A valid picture of identification for the head of the household
  • Social Security cards for every household member
  • Proof of income for every household member
  • A late rent or mortgage letter / Eviction notice
  • Utility disconnect notice
  • Proof of all the household expenses
  • Proof of a hardship
• Medical: Prescription Assistance
  • A valid picture of identification for the head of the household
  • Social Security cards for every household member
  • Proof of income for every household member
  • A copy of the prescription. Proof of the medication needed
  • Proof of all the household expenses
  • Proof of a hardship
• Utility: Electric (CSBG)
  • A valid picture of identification for the head of the household
  • Social Security cards for every household member
  • Proof of income for every household member
  • A disconnect bill for the current month
  • Proof of residence (A bill or letter addressed to the head of the household)
• LIHEAP Utility: Electric (Crisis) Disconnect Assistance
  • Must have a disconnect notice to apply
  • A valid picture of identification for the head of the household
  • Social Security cards for every household member
  • Proof of income for every household member. Households reporting zero income must provide additional documentation. Last 4 consecutive paycheck stubs.
  • A disconnect bill for the current month
  • Proof of residence (A bill or letter addressed to the head of the household)
• LIHEAP Utility: Electric (Non Crisis) Assistance
  • A valid picture of identification for the head of the household
  • Social Security cards for every household member
  • Proof of income for every household member. Households reporting zero income must provide additional documentation. Last 4 consecutive paycheck stubs.
  • A disconnect bill for the current month
  • Proof of residence (A bill or letter addressed to the head of the household dated within the last 30 days of application date).
• Income Tax Preparation (Fed & State)
  • A valid picture of Identification
  • Proof of all income statements needed to complete the tax return
  • Proof of all Social Security cards

Please note after reviewing your documents we may request additional information to complete your application.