The Housing Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) is helping low-income homeowners in Louisiana repair homes damaged by Hurricane Francine. Many rural families were left out of early state and federal disaster relief efforts, and this program is designed to close those gaps.
Through the USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair and Section 504 Home Repair Programs, eligible homeowners can access grants for home repairs. CU will provide technical assistance to guide residents through the entire application process.
“We understand that disaster recovery is even harder for families living in rural communities where resources are limited and difficult to access,” said Audra Butler, CU’s Area Director of Rural Housing.
“These grants can help homeowners rebuild safe, healthy homes for the long term.”
Eligibility
- Homeowners in federally declared disaster areas affected by Hurricane Francine (including Terrebonne, St. Mary, Lafourche, Ascension, St. John the Baptist, Assumption, and St. Charles parishes)
- Low-income families (income at or below 50% of area median)
- Properties must be located in eligible rural areas
Funding Available
- Grants up to $44,000
Eligible Uses
- Removing health and safety hazards
- Repairing structural damage
- Addressing plumbing or electrical issues
- Improving accessibility
CU Support
- One-on-one application assistance
How to Apply
Visit Disaster Recovery – Communities Unlimited or contact the Housing Team at housing@communitiesu.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis while funding remains available.
