Resources
Louisiana ABLE Accounts
"ABLE" stands for the "Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014." This law allows ABLE accounts to help people save money for things related to a disability. Who can have an ABLE account? Anyone who meets the Social Security disability standard by age 46. OR If...
Government Shutdown Could Impact Food Stamps (SNAP) for November 2025
Food Stamps (Louisiana Purchase) may be delayed for November 2025. The Food Stamp Program (SNAP) relies on federal funding. There are over 800,000 SNAP recipients in Louisiana. If SNAP (Louisiana Purchase) is not available on November 1, 2025, local food banks may...
June 30th Deadline To Complete a Survey for Help From Restore LA
Restore Assistance for Hurricane Francine is now available! You must complete a survey to get Restore assistance. Act Now! The Deadline is June 30, 2025. Not sure? We recommend still completing the survey. If you are denied but believe your home should qualify, you...
New Orleans Limited Time Ticket Amnesty Program June 1 to August 31, 2025
New Orleans will run a limited-time ticket amnesty program from June 1 to August 31, 2025. New Orleans will give drivers with eligible parking and traffic camera tickets the chance to pay past-due tickets without incurring late fees. Benefits: No late fees!...
New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox Have Reopened to Visitors
The New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox have reopened to visitors. You still cannot just walk in. You still must make an appointment. Please call 1-855-257-0984 to make an appointment for the New Orleans Social Security Office. If you have papers for SSA, send...
New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox are Closed for Repairs
The New Orleans SSA (Social Security Administration) Office and mail dropbox are closed for repairs. The office is closed to visitors until April 21, 2025. We will post updates as they become available. Call 855-257-0984 to reach New Orleans SSA. If you have papers...
Need Hurricane Repairs? Avoid Contractor Fraud
These steps can help you to avoid contractor fraud, scams or receiving bad repair work. Do Your Research Always verify any person or company you're considering for home repairs. Obtain their full name and business address, and request their Louisiana license. Ensure...
How to Dispute Charges on Your New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board Bill
If you have an issue with the charges on your New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) bill, you have the right to dispute it. How Do I Dispute My Bill? There are five ways to dispute your bill with SWB: HGI (new dispute process) To dispute any billing issue,...
Canceling Sales Contracts: FTC 3 Day Rule
What types of contracts does this apply to? This rule, also known as the “Cooling Off Rule,” applies to sales contracts made at your home, work, or other location convenient to you and the seller. Sometimes, you may feel pressured into entering a sale and then...
Online Self-Help Tools and Legal Information
Louisiana Law Help
Louisiana Law Help is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Louisiana. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.
Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator
The Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator can help you get customized legal information, local court forms, referrals to legal aid, and more. Now available for Divorce, Child Custody, Employment Law, and private Landlord-Tenant Law.
Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center
The Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center provides legal resources and critical information for legal aid professionals, pro bono volunteers, and the disaster survivors they assist.