FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
FEMA / Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP)
About This Program
FEMA HMGP funds projects that reduce future disaster losses, including home elevation above base flood elevation, home acquisitions in repeatedly flooded areas, and wind retrofits. Homeowners cannot apply directly; local governments submit on their behalf. New Orleans has active HMGP programs given its history of major hurricane declarations.
Federal share is 75% of eligible project cost. Home elevations in New Orleans typically run $50,000-$200,000+.
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Key Details
- Funds home elevation, flood-proofing, and wind retrofits
- Federal pays 75% of eligible project costs
- Repeatedly flooded New Orleans homes are priority cases
- Homeowners apply through City of New Orleans, not directly to FEMA
- Contact GOHSEP or New Orleans City Hall for active program rounds
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Federal funding to reduce future disaster damage, like elevating or strengthening a home. Homeowners cannot apply directly. Your state, tribe, or local government applies on your behalf, so you take part through a local project.
Steps to apply
- Contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer or local emergency management office.
- Ask whether your community has an open HMGP project you can join.
- Provide your property and project details to the local applicant.
- The state submits the application to FEMA on your behalf.
Documents you will likely need
- Property ownership and address information.
- Details of the mitigation project (for example elevation or a safe room).
- Any flood or disaster damage history.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Opens after major disaster declarations; contact New Orleans City Hall or GOHSEP
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