DeSoto Parish Office of Community Services

06/08/2026

THERE IS A NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE. This number is to be used on the first Tuesday of each month during the call in for non-crisis assitance whle funding is available.

06/04/2026

05/08/2026

Jori Milton is one of the two recipients of the 2026 Louisiana Housing Council Scholarship from DeSoto Parish. She was presented her award at the Louisiana Housing Council Legislative Conference in Baton Rouge, on April 30, 2026.

04/27/2026

Please note that voicemails and information left in other departments will not be accepted. You must select the parish you live in. This is a waiting list and everyone will not get an appoitment at the same time. Thank you.

04/13/2026

Calls are not accepted before 8:00 a.m. You must leave your information with the case manger in your parish. NO voicemails. Do not select other parishes or departments when calling in. This is a waiting list and this is not for disconnect notices. You will need to call in separately for assistance with disconnect notices.

03/13/2026

The Section 8 program will be accepting new applications for the waiting list March 16th-20th.
Applications must be filled out in person at the Office of Community Services, located at 404 Polk St., Suite B, Mansfield, LA, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the above listed dates. No appointment is necessary.
You must bring the following items with you for your applications to be considered complete:
• ID/SS card
• Proof of income (SSI/SS, 4 consecutive check stubs, child support, etc .)
• Birth certificates of everyone residing in the home and are listed on the application
If you have any further questions, please contact Megan Whitaker, Section 8 Supervisor at 318-872-0880.

01/29/2026

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury/OCS will be closed tomorrow due to Winter Storm Fern. All appointments for January 29th and 30th will be rescheduled next week. We thank you for patience and understanding during this time. We pray everyone is safe and warm during this time.

01/24/2026

Due to the winter weather event and the increased severity of the storms, all DeSoto Parish Police Jury offices and facilities will be closed for Monday Janaury 26, 2026. This closure is being implemented to ensure the safety of the public and our employees. Emergency crews will be out as needed Monday once the storms subside to clear downed trees and apply salt to critical roadways in partnership with local first responders. Please stay indoors and don't take any unnecessary chances. Updates regarding reopening and essential services will be communicated as conditions improve. God Bless.
Michael Norton
Parish Administrator