Lafayette’s housing problem isn’t new or unique. Last year, our election coverage found that addressing housing was a top priority for young people. But the local housing crunch doesn’t look to be letting up.
Lafayette isn’t as cheap as it once was. It’s harder to find affordable places to live as inflation, insurance and a lack of supply drive up prices. Housing was declared “the single greatest concern” for Louisiana back in 2021.
Have you had trouble finding a place to rent in Lafayette? Or have you had issues with the quality of the housing you’re in? Tell us about it below.