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HR 3

HOUSING: Requests the Louisiana Housing Corporation to work in conjunction with the division of administration and the State Civil Service Commission to study the feasibility of creating a housing and rental assistance program using vacant state-owned property to support cost-burdened or severely cost-burdened renter households of state government employees (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alonzo Knox and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana directs agencies to study using vacant state property to provide housing assistance for cost-burdened state employee renters through a feasibility analysis.

Read by title, returned to the calendar.
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Bill Summary · HR 3

Legislative bill overview

HR 3 directs the Louisiana Housing Corporation, along with the Division of Administration and State Civil Service Commission, to conduct a feasibility study for a housing and rental assistance program. The program would utilize vacant state-owned properties to provide housing or rental support specifically for state government employees experiencing housing cost burden (paying 30-50% of income on housing) or severe cost burden (paying over 50%).

Why is this important

Housing affordability is a significant challenge for low-to-moderate income workers nationwide, including state employees. This study could identify an underutilized state asset (vacant properties) and potentially create a targeted solution that improves employee retention, reduces turnover costs, and addresses workforce stability while using existing infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and eligibility: Questions about which state employees qualify, income thresholds, and whether this should extend beyond state workers or remain limited to them
  • Fiscal responsibility: Concerns about conversion and maintenance costs for vacant properties, ongoing operational expenses, and whether this diverts resources from other state priorities
  • Implementation complexity: Uncertainty about property conditions, locations relative to employment centers, and whether properties are suitable for residential use or better suited for other purposes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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