Blue Roof installations . Courtesy of St. John the Baptist Parish
Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) expands the 2023 Blue Tarp Fund Roofing Repair Program waitlist for those with roof damage who did not apply in February. LHC Executive Director Joshua Hollins says with additional funding will help cover parishes beyond the capital region…
“Now that we have another million and the legislature had the will to put that money there we’re expanding statewide. And we want to answer the need, especially in South Louisiana where we see so much storm damage over the last few years.”
The program guidelines require homeowners to meet low-income requirements of 80 percent of the area median income or lower. Hollins says the home must be their primary residence and purchased a year prior to the assistance. He says certain groups of applicants will be placed at the top of the list…
“We have prioritized seniors, those that are disabled, and also those that have children living in their homes.”
Since February, LHC has been able to award nearly 150 applicants with new roofs in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Hollins hopes this is the beginning of a commitment to help communities recover and rebuild after disasters
“We think that as we demonstrate that we can deliver this program and the citizens see the benefit we’ll see more appropriations coming to this program and we hope that’s the case. Especially in Louisiana where we see so much storm damage.”
Blue Tarp Program awards will be awarded on a first come first served basis and will be subject to funding availability. Homeowners can apply at lhc.la.gov/bluetarp.
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