Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program
Louisiana Office of Community Development (OCD) / CDBG-DR
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance 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.
Restore Louisiana is a CDBG-DR funded program helping homeowners recover from federally declared disasters including Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Ida, and now Francine (2024). Currently in Phase IV, it prioritizes seniors 62+, disabled households, and Most Impacted and Distressed parishes. The program is no longer accepting new applications for 2020-21 disasters but has expanded for Francine-impacted homeowners.
Grant covers eligible repair or rebuild costs up to full replacement value in some cases. CDBG-DR funds; no repayment required.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
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
- NORA Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Program Varies; NORA subsidizes affordable home purchases and rehab for low-income buyers
- Energy Smart New Orleans (Entergy New Orleans) Free home energy assessments + cash rebates and discounts on upgrades
Key Details
- Covers full eligible repair costs for disaster-affected homeowners
- Expanded to Hurricane Francine (2024) survivors
- Phase IV prioritizes seniors 62+, disabled, and MID parishes
- No longer accepting new applications for 2020-21 disaster events
- Visit restore.la.gov for current program status
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.
- 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: Expanded to cover Hurricane Francine (2024); survey deadline was June 30, 2025. Check restore.la.gov for current status.
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program in New Orleans?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program in New Orleans, LA?
Confirm the application route directly with Louisiana Office of Community Development (OCD) / CDBG-DR; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Expanded to cover Hurricane Francine (2024); survey deadline was June 30, 2025. Check restore.la.gov for current status.
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