Homelessness in Louisiana local government
What Louisiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
19 Louisiana meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Louisiana with the most homelessness activity
- New Orleans, LA (6)
- Rapide Parish School Board, LA (4)
- DeRidder, LA (2)
- Shreveport, LA (2)
- West Monroe, LA (1)
- Baton Rouge, LA (1)
- New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, LA (1)
- LA Animal Control Advisory Task Force, LA (1)
- Housing Corporation Board of Directors, LA (1)
Latest matching meetings
City Council to approve rezoning, asphalt overlay, and shelter renovation agreements
The DeRidder City Council will consider ordinances for a special election result, a rezoning of 121 South Texas Street, an asphalt overlay at West Park Ballfield, and a cooperative endeavor agreement for animal shelter renovations.
Council to vote on ordinances for insurance contract and animal shelter funding
The DeRidder City Council will consider a series of ordinances. These include authorizing a contract with Landmark American Insurance Company to add city property to an existing policy, and approving a cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for funding renovations to the animal control…
City to award $5.4 million sewer contract for Crosley Street improvements
The Board will approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and consider several ordinances. Items include a resolution to solicit proposals for solid waste pickup and disposal services, and an ordinance to authorize emergency shelter agreements with other government entities. The Board will review bids for…
School board approves $353,760.80 in construction contract amendments
The Rapides Parish School Board held a special session to vote on four contract amendments for school construction projects. All motions passed unanimously, adjusting fees and timelines for storm-shelter upgrades and other construction changes.
Committee to vote on $600K firehouse redevelopment, SNAP assistance deal
The Quality of Life Committee will vote on a $600,000 GAP financing contract for redeveloping the Louisiana Avenue Firehouse and a motion to authorize a SNAP application assistance agreement. Members will also receive updates on reducing street homelessness and the Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit's two-year…
Public Safety Committee reviews status of new police vehicles
The Shreveport Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting on May 23, 2025, to approve the April 21, 2025 minutes and discuss several public safety topics. Items include updates on new police vehicles, the cost to remodel the firing range, potential locations for a Southeast Shreveport police substation, and…
Committee reviews homelessness strategy and software contracts
The Grants & Contract Review Committee is meeting to consider three professional services agreements for the Office of Community Development. These include a contract for homelessness strategies and two software licenses for tracking funding sources.
Committee considers agreements for school board and Tulane Avenue shelter
The Real Estate & Development Committee will meet to review departmental reports and two resolutions. The body is considering agreements involving the Orleans Parish School Board and a non-congregate shelter on Tulane Avenue.
School board declares snow/ice emergency, adopts 2025-2026 calendar
The Rapides Parish School Board held a special meeting on January 23, 2025, and acted on several items including adopting the school calendar for 2025-2026, approving a change order for Alexandria Senior High School renovations, contracting for a tornado shelter peer review at Ball Elementary, authorizing design and…
Animal Control Task Force to discuss shelter pilots and cat sterilization
The Louisiana Animal Control Advisory Task Force will meet to discuss new business and provide updates on training tools. The body is scheduled to select shelters for in-person pilot meetings.
Quality of Life Committee to hear updates on homelessness and Covenant House
The committee will receive presentations on Covenant House services, low-barrier shelter operations, and strategies to reduce street homelessness. No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the meeting consists of informational updates and routine procedural items.
Committee sends $2.4M bond premium allocation decision to full board
The District 62 Committee received updates on bond progress and capital outlay budgets, and discussed increased project costs due to new storm shelter requirements. The committee approved a substitute motion to allocate bond premium and interest to schools impacted by storm shelters, and voted to send a $2.4 million…
Board approves $2.6M change order for IAQ enhancements at Peabody Montessori
The Rapides Parish School Board met in special session on October 15, 2024, and approved multiple change orders for school construction projects, including a $2.6 million IAQ enhancement at Peabody Montessori School. They also approved a $21,800 increase for synthetic turf fields at Alexandria Senior High, a $18,895…
Council to receive utility rate adjustments and storm reports
The City Council will receive communications on Entergy New Orleans utility adjustments for October 2024, including environmental, gas, power, and fuel charges. It will also review reports from the Sewerage and Water Board on Hurricane Francine and Tropical Storm Helene. Several proposed agreements and personnel…
Public Safety Committee discusses downtown homelessness and police facilities
The committee will review three agenda items: the homeless situation in the Downtown/Red River Entertainment District, the status of the police headquarters and three substations, and the Shreveport Police Department's cooperation with other law‑enforcement agencies. No decisions are indicated; the items are listed…
Committee to vote on Super Bowl LIX clean zone and $4.25M in contracts
The Community Development Committee will discuss and vote on an ordinance creating a temporary Special Event Clean Zone for Super Bowl LIX in February 2025, and on three contracts totaling about $4.25 million for homeless services and job training.
Board to vote on $350M+ in bonds for 13 multifamily housing projects
The Programs Committee will consider resolutions authorizing up to $350 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for 13 developments across Louisiana, including projects in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, New Orleans, and other parishes. The board will also discuss amending the 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan to align…
Committee to discuss homelessness updates and Housing Trust Fund ordinance
The Quality of Life Committee will receive updates on reducing street homelessness from city officials and consultants. They will also consider an ordinance to amend the Housing Trust Fund to preserve and create affordable housing, including the appointment of an advisory committee.
Council recognizes homeless encampment removals and port CEO
The City Council will recognize the Office of Homeless Services and Sanitation for removing nearly 100 unhoused people from encampments and placing them in permanent housing. It will also honor the former Port of New Orleans CEO and receive a presentation from the Alzheimer's Association. The consent agenda includes…