COVID-19 Resources for REALTORS®
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is an ongoing and rapidly-evolving pandemic that has disrupted many of our daily business operations and lives. Louisiana REALTORS® is monitoring developments and is committed to supporting your business and the industry. We have put together this resource page to share new information and guidance as it becomes available. For specific issues, be sure to consult with your broker and own legal counsel.
Last Updated: August 27, 2021
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Vaccine Information:
Eviction Moratoriums & Rental Assistance
U.S. Supreme Court Ends CDC's eviction moratorium on Thursday, August 26, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) eviction moratorium, giving much-needed relief to America’s small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year. In a 6-3 ruling, a majority of justices agreed that the stay on the lower court’s order finding the CDC’s eviction moratorium to be unlawful was no longer justified.
In their order, the justices wrote, “The moratorium has put the applicants, along with millions of landlords across the country, at risk of irreparable harm by depriving them of rent payments with no guarantee of eventual recovery. Despite the CDC’s determination that landlords should bear a significant financial cost of the pandemic, many landlords have modest means.”
Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
The state of Louisiana has launched a new program to provide emergency rental assistance to residents who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program can cover both past-due rent and future rent.
Seven parishes and local governments have elected to administer their own programs. If you live in one of these parishes, you are not eligible to apply to the state program. Local programs may vary in terms of eligibility, prioritization, benefits, and application process, and applicants are encouraged to reach out to those programs directly.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Information:
National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Updates:
NAR is providing guidance to help REALTOR® associations and members respond to the coronavirus's impact on the real estate industry. NAR’s goal is to keep members informed about the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the real estate industry, and to provide guidance on the many difficult decisions members are tackling on a daily basis.
- NAR: Housing Providers FAQs
- NAR: Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
- NAR Coronavirus Central Resource Page
- NAR Commercial Real Estate Response to Coronavirus
- Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTOR® Associations
- NAR’s Advocacy Work Towards COVID-19 Relief
- Coronavirus Emergency Legislation: What REALTORS® Need to Know
- SAMPLE PREPAREDNESS PLAN FOR CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO COVID-19
Latest Louisiana REALTORS® COVID-19 Industry News:
Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) Licensing Updates:
- Licensing questions: licensing@lrec.gov
- Education questions: education@lrec.gov
- Questions regarding citations, open cases, filing complaints: compliance@lrec.gov
- Questions regarding billing: billing@lrec.gov
- MyLREC Portal or website issues: it@lrec.gov
- General questions: info@lrec.gov
