NORA Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Program
New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NORA Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Program in its New Orleans, LA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
NORA's Build Homes initiative advances residential neighborhood development through property auctions, affordable housing development partnerships, and direct homeownership programs. NORA sells properties at 10% of appraised value to developers who commit to affordable housing construction. The Lot Next Door program and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2) have created 425+ affordable housing units in New Orleans.
NORA programs primarily target homebuyers; improvement subsidies vary by specific offering. Contact NORA for current homeowner assistance programs.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for New Orleans, LA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of New Orleans Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program Up to $60,000
- City of New Orleans FORTIFIED Roof Program Free fortified roof replacement for qualifying low-income homeowners
- Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program Up to full cost of eligible repairs (varies by damage assessment)
- Energy Smart New Orleans (Entergy New Orleans) Free home energy assessments + cash rebates and discounts on upgrades
Key Details
- NORA sells affordable properties at 10% of appraised value
- For households at or below 80% AMI (some up to 120% AMI)
- Lot Next Door program prioritizes adjacent neighbors
- NSP2 created 425+ affordable housing units in New Orleans
- Contact NORA at (504) 658-4400 or noraworks.org
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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: Ongoing; check noraworks.org for available properties
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for NORA Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Program in New Orleans?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NORA Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Program in New Orleans, LA?
Confirm the application route directly with New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 504-658-4400. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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