Do I need a license to open a sober living home in Louisiana?
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No. Louisiana has no state license, certification, or registration for sober living homes or recovery houses that don't provide clinical services. The Louisiana Department of Health licenses behavioral health service providers, so a home that delivers treatment falls under that clinical licensing. Parish and city zoning and code rules apply either way.
Is Louisiana passing a sober living law?
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Senate Bill 472 of the 2026 Regular Session would have had the Louisiana Department of Health set minimum health and safety standards for sober living homes. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare and did not pass, so no state standards are in effect.
What is LARR certification and is it required?
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The Louisiana Association of Recovery Residences (LARR) is the nonprofit state affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). Its certification is voluntary. It involves an online application, document review, background checks on owners and officers, an on-site inspection, and annual renewal with dues and a new inspection.
Can a Louisiana parish or city use zoning to keep a sober living home out?
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The federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act protect people with disabilities, including people in recovery, from discriminatory land-use and housing decisions, but homes still have to follow neutral zoning, occupancy, and code rules. Complaints can go to the Louisiana Attorney General's Equal Housing Opportunity Section or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
How do I list my sober living home in this guide for free?
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Request a free listing. You choose what it shows, such as who the home serves and any certification it holds. The street address is shown only if you want it to be. Listing never requires ARKHE software.
How do I find a certified sober living home in Louisiana?
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Louisiana has no state registry of sober living homes. Homes certified by the Louisiana Association of Recovery Residences (LARR) must show the LARR seal on their website and printed materials, and you can contact LARR at (337) 944-4484 to ask about a home. Oxford House lists open beds in its self-run recovery homes by state.
What does LARR certification mean for a sober living home?
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A home that bears the Louisiana Association of Recovery Residences (LARR) seal has recently passed an inspection covering cleanliness, house rules, safety items such as fire extinguishers and smoke alarms, and policies that follow LARR's ethics and standards. Certification is voluntary, so an uncertified home isn't breaking state law.
What should I ask a sober living home in Louisiana before moving in?
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Ask about costs, what they include, and the refund policy; drug testing; the relapse and medication policies; house rules, curfew, and guests; who is in charge and whether staff are on site; and whether the home holds LARR certification. LARR publishes a longer list of questions.
How do I report a problem with a sober living home in Louisiana?
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If the home is certified by the Louisiana Association of Recovery Residences (LARR), you can file a grievance with LARR after trying to resolve the issue with the house. For housing discrimination based on disability, contact the Louisiana Attorney General's Equal Housing Opportunity Section at 225-326-6440 or 800-273-5718, or HUD.
Where can I get help with drug or alcohol use in Louisiana?
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Call, text, or chat 988 for free, confidential support 24 hours a day, including for a substance use issue or crisis. Dial 211 to reach the Louisiana 211 Statewide Network for referrals in all 64 parishes. To apply for Louisiana Medicaid, call 1-888-342-6207 or apply online through the Louisiana Department of Health.