Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program

Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program is sponsored by State of Louisiana. Financial assistance is available for eligible Louisiana homeowners struggling to repair their homes damaged by Hurricanes Laura, Delta, or Ida.

Restore Louisiana | Homeowner Assistance Program Overview Please make sure you have the following nearby for reference: FEMA Registration Numbers* Hazard/Flood Insurance Provider and Policy Number (if applicable) *If you do not have this information, you may contact FEMA by calling or visiting FEMA's website: www. fema. gov/assistance/individual/after-applying/appeals .

I have these items, take me to the survey For more information on how to complete your survey, The Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program provides grant funding to homeowners affected by 2020-21 Storms for home repairs, reconstruction, and/or reimbursement for repairs already completed.

The program is administered by the Louisiana Office of Community Development and is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through federal appropriations of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. 1 Complete the Program Survey Completing the program survey is the first step in receiving assistance. The Restore Louisiana program survey deadline was August 1, 2023.

Homeowners who did not submit a survey by the deadline may not be considered for program assistance. 2 Environmental Review The federally required environmental review is the process of reviewing a project and its potential environmental impact to determine whether it meets federal, state and local environmental standards. The environmental review is conducted without an appointment and from the road or right-of-way.

3 Complete the Program Application Qualified homeowners who submitted a program survey and have had an environmental review of their property performed by the program were invited to complete the program application according to their phase. The deadline to complete the Restore Louisiana program application was October 31, 2023. The program is no longer accepting new applications.

4 Eligibility Review The program will review the application and information from third-party sources to determine whether the homeowner meets eligibility requirements for the program. If the program is unable to verify information from third party sources, applicants may be required to submit supporting documentation for program review.

5 Damage & Lead Assessment During a scheduled damage assessment appointment with the applicant, inspectors will use industry standard software to inspect work already completed and to determine a scope of work for prospective repairs needed to complete the home. The program will also send inspectors to test for lead-based paint in homes constructed prior to 1978.

6 Award Determination After steps 1-5 are completed, the homeowner will receive their calculated grant award which accounts for any duplication of benefits. The homeowner will have 60 days to either accept or appeal their award. Homeowners may also consult with their case manager during this period.

7 Contractor Selection If a homeowner has remaining repairs or will require reconstruction, during the application the homeowner will choose between SOLUTION 1: Program Managed Construction or SOLUTION 2: Homeowner Managed Construction prior to closing on their grant award.

Based on individual conditions at the time of application, applicants can choose the program solution which best fits their own need and capacity to complete their home repair or reconstruction project within the program allotted timeframe. Prior to closing on their grant awards, applicants will be asked to select their contractor based on their previously chosen solution.

Applicant will be able to work with their case manager throughout the contractor selection process.

Please visit the program Resources page for more information on contractor selection: Solution 1 Reconstruction Solution 2 Reconstruction Solution 2 10 Tips for Hiring a Contractor Solution 2 Mobile Home Unit Repair Options Fortified Construction Checklist Contractor Selection is the last status where the solution chosen on the application may be changed prior to closing on the grant award.

8 Grant Agreement & Execution After accepting their award, the homeowner will meet with the closing team to sign their grant agreement. 9 Reimbursement, Repair, Reconstruction Once the grant agreement is executed and depending on the homeowner’s selected solution, the homeowner will be issued a reimbursement check and/or will be provided a grant award to repair or reconstruct their home.

The allotted time for project repairs/reconstruction starts on the date the grant agreement is executed. The program offers a comprehensive resource library to assist homeowners through each step of the application process.

To be eligible for program assistance, homeowners must meet the following requirements: Owned and occupied home at time of disaster event and still maintain ownership through program final project inspection Damaged address was the applicant’s primary residence at the time of disaster event Received a FEMA IA determination for repairs greater than $3,000 Home must be an eligible structure type as described in the program guidelines, including single family homes, owner-occupied duplexes, mobile homes and condominiums Located in one of 47 disaster declared parishes Eligible activities under the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program include: Reimbursement for Repairs Completed If you need additional help with your application, please call the program call center at 866.

735. 2001 between 8 a. m.

- 5 p. m. , Monday through Friday.