The Road Home Program Overview
Since August of 2005, Louisiana has faced an unprecedented challenge in rebuilding
the damage left by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Thousands of residents, businesses,
local governments and others have benefitted from the many programs and
partnerships that have been made available through the State of Louisiana, the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
The Road Home program has helped many residents of Louisiana affected by Hurricane
Katrina or Hurricane Rita get back into their homes.
The effort to rebuild safer, stronger, and smarter has been successful in many ways.
Increased flood protection, improvements to municipal drainage and pumping capacity,
the adoption of updated building codes, and the use of smart planning have all contributed
to a safer Louisiana.
Through the Road Home - Homeowner Assistance Program, almost 130,000 residents
across the Louisiana coastal region have
received more than $8.9 billion to rebuild and protect their homes and rental properties
from future storm damage.
That’s over 99% of eligible applicants. This website is a comprehensive
portal for all Road Home programs which includes up-to-date statistics, helpful
links, and information.
In addition to assistance for residential homeowners, the Road Home - Small Rental Property Program
has provided over $350 million for the restoration of over 8,000 rental units.
While there is still much work to be done to rebuild in Louisiana, the Road Home
program is now concentrating on compliance and monitoring; a process in which
homeowners show that all requirements of the federal grant process have been met.
Together we are building a safer, stronger, smarter Louisiana.
The Office of Community - Development Disaster Recovery Unit does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability, and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services, to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in all services, programs and activities. Any person requiring assistance should contact Charmaine Wright, Special Needs Coordinator, at (225) 276-2738. TTY callers please use the 711 relay* or dial 1.800.846.5277 or Email: Charmaine.wright@road2la.org.
Program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Housing centers are accessible and reasonable accommodations will be provided as
requested.
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