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Louisiana Submits HUD Action Plan for $600 Million in Recovery Funds for Hurricanes Laura and Delta

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Louisiana Submits HUD Action Plan for $600 Million in Recovery Funds for Hurricanes Laura and Delta

February 21, 2022

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced on February 21, 2022, that the state has published its proposed action plan for spending $600 million in federal funds for recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Louisiana is the first of the ten states to publish its disaster relief action plan as part of the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

The Louisiana Office of Community Development is holding a series of public hearings in affected areas to gather feedback and input on the plan. The public comment period will last at least 30 days.

“By proactively preparing our state’s action plan, we are taking the first step in getting long awaited federal assistance on the ground in our communities that are still recovering,” Gov. Edwards said. “With the allocated funding, we will be able to address housing, economic revitalization, infrastructure and planning programs, which is why we need the public to participate in these hearings and provide input on the state’s plan to ensure program priorities are aligned with community needs.”

Governor Edwards also stated that, while this is a good start, he will continue to work with Louisiana’s congressional delegation to secure additional funds for these and other disasters that have struck the state in the last two years.

Visit https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/ocd/policy-and-reports/apa/ to view the plan and submit comments.

The following public hearings will be held by the state:

 

To learn more about public hearings and to register for the virtual meeting, visit restore.la.gov/action-plan.

After taking into account public feedback, the state will submit the plan to HUD for final approval. Once HUD approves the plan, the state will be able to access federal funds and begin implementing Restore Louisiana programs such as the following:

  • $189 million for the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program to address the rehabilitation of owner-occupied households, with a focus on serving the most vulnerable populations.
  • $107.6 million for the Affordable Rental and Homeless Prevention programs to repair and increase the inventory of affordable rental housing for impacted renters and provide affordable rental housing for residents displaced by the storms.
  • $5.1 million for Economic Recovery and Revitalization programs that provide loans, grants, and technical assistance to small businesses.
  • $196 million for infrastructure and non-federal cost-share assistance programs.
  • $78 million for mitigation investments that improve resilience.

 

On February 1, OCD launched a survey for homeowners who sustained FEMA-determined major/severe damage from Laura and/or Delta in order to expedite the application process. The survey, which is available at restore.la.gov or by calling 1-866-735-2001, is the first step in registering for the Restore Louisiana program.

Call 1-225-219-9600 to obtain a copy of the action plan. See the following for translations of the action plan:

Vietnamese: Muốn biết thêm chi tiết về Kế Hoạch Hành Động, xin gọi số 1-225-219-9600 hoặc viết về địa chỉ điện thư [email protected].
Spanish: Para más información sobre el plan de acción, llame al 1-225-219-9600 o email [email protected].

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