City of New Orleans Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program
City of New Orleans Office of Community Development
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs City of New Orleans Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) 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.
The City of New Orleans OOR Program provides financial assistance up to $60,000 to low- and moderate-income homeowners who need to rehabilitate substandard dwellings to bring them up to housing quality standards. Funded through CDBG and HOME funds, the program prioritizes seniors 55+, military veterans, disabled heads of household, and those who have lived in the home 15+ years.
Typically structured as a forgivable deferred loan; repayment triggered only upon sale or change of primary occupancy within the compliance period.
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 FORTIFIED Roof Program Free fortified roof replacement for qualifying low-income homeowners
- NORA Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Program Varies; NORA subsidizes affordable home purchases and rehab for low-income buyers
- 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
- Up to $60,000 for housing quality rehabilitation
- Must reside in Orleans Parish as primary homeowner for 5+ years
- Income at or below 80% AMI
- Priority: seniors 55+, veterans, disabled, 15+ year residents
- Contact New Orleans OCD at (504) 658-4000
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.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- 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: Contact OCD at (504) 658-4000; program year runs Oct-Sep
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for City of New Orleans Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program in New Orleans, LA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $60,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for City of New Orleans Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program in New Orleans?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for City of New Orleans Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program in New Orleans, LA?
Confirm the application route directly with City of New Orleans Office of Community Development; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 504-658-4000. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Contact OCD at (504) 658-4000; program year runs Oct-Sep.
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