Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center

The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LaFHAC) is a nonprofit civil rights organization established in 1995 to eradicate housing discrimination. LaFHAC's work throughout Louisiana includes educational offerings, free legal services for victims of housing discrimination, policy advocacy, and foreclosure prevention counseling. LaFHAC is dedicated to fighting discrimination because it is an illegal and divisive force that perpetuates poverty and segregation, and limits access to opportunity.

The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LaFHAC) is a nonprofit civil rights organization dedicated to eradicating housing discrimination and ensuring equitable housing opportunities for all. Since its founding in 1995, LaFHAC has led the fight for fair housing in Louisiana by providing direct services, legal advocacy, policy change, and community education.

Through rigorous enforcement of fair housing laws, LaFHAC investigates complaints of discrimination, assists clients in filing legal claims, and has successfully litigated landmark cases that have strengthened housing protections. Our education and outreach initiatives empower renters, homeowners, and housing providers with the knowledge to recognize and combat discrimination.

LaFHAC also drives systemic change through policy advocacy, securing critical protections for tenants, advancing fair lending practices, and addressing environmental justice issues that disproportionately impact low-income and BIPOC communities.

Our impact is statewide, ensuring that vulnerable communities-including Black families, people with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence-have access to safe and discrimination-free housing.

Testimonials

"I became involved with LaFHAC as a tester, and it opened my eyes firsthand to the types of discrimination people face when it comes to housing. I went undercover and pretended to be on the market for renting an apartment, and it was disheartening that I, a black woman, was told that the apartment I was interested in was not available anymore, yet when a white tester went in to check the apartment after me, he was offered the place right on spot. It was hurtful but then I was reminded of the invaluable work LaFHAC does and why education and awareness about this issue is so important."
- LaFHAC tester