Greenwood, LA Rent Control 2026
Greenwood has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Greenwood does not have rent control. Louisiana does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Greenwood Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Greenwood
Greenwood landlords must follow Louisiana state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$1,111
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Louisiana rent control rules in Greenwood and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Greenwood's median rent of $1,111/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Greenwood Rental Market Context
Greenwood is the 86th-largest city in Louisiana (population 3,095). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,111/month, it falls in the above-average range for Louisiana rental costs — 18% above the state median of $945/month.
How Greenwood Compares in Caddo County
Greenwood ranks #3 of 11 cities in Caddo County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 177,959 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Blanchard | 3,385 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Greenwood | 3,095 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Vivian | 2,942 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Oil City | 868 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Mooringsport | 707 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Belcher | 240 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Hosston | 238 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Ida | 209 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Rodessa | 183 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
| Gilliam | 115 | $1,111/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Caddo County, Louisiana. All cities follow Louisiana state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Caddo Parish.
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