Louisiana
LHC Invests More Than $32 Million in Housing Developments
Today, the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) awarded $12.3 million in housing credits for the construction and rehabilitation of 20 affordable housing developments. The credits will be used to maximize the production and preservation of safe, affordable, energy efficient residential housing units in 13 parishes impacted by the Historic Floods of 2016. “We recognize our responsibility as an affordable […]
Louisiana Publishes QAP Addendum Specifying CDBG-DR Eligible Parishes
The addendum provides interested parties with a list and map of eligible parishes in which rural pool projects must be located to compete for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds.
Louisiana Releases FAQs for 2018 QAP, Preliminary Deadline June 28
LHC has prepared a listing of the QAP’s most frequently asked questions. In addition, the listing of Official Parish Journals are now available on the website.
Louisiana Approves QAP, Application Workshop May 11
Parties interested in applying for housing credits through the QAP are encouraged to attend the QAP Application Workshop. Although not required, pre-registration is recommended.
HUD Awards $28 Billion in CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds
The $28 billion is a record high and comes from congressional appropriations made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (PL 115-123).
Louisiana Hosts QAP Workshops 3/29 and 5/4
Registration is currently open for both the March 29 and May 4 workshops.
Byron Lee Appointed to Louisiana Housing Corporation Board
Founder and senior partner of LSA & Partners, Byron L. Lee has been appointed by Senate President John A. Alario, Jr., to serve on the Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Louisiana Publishes Draft 2018 QAP, Public Hearing April 3
Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) released a draft of the 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for public comment.
Louisiana: Board Approves $28.3 Million in Housing Bonds
Funds will be used to provide low-cost debt financing for the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of three properties located in Shreveport and New Orleans. The properties are projected to benefit 297 working families and individuals.
Louisiana: New Orleans Attorney Derrick Edwards Appointed to LHC’s Board of Directors
Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Derrick Edwards to serve on Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Board of Directors to represent the 2nd congressional district. “I am honored to serve on the LHC Board,” said Edwards. “Access to affordable housing is vital for so many Louisianians, and I look forward to bringing diversity and innovative solutions that will […]
Louisiana Housing Makes Board Appointments, Windham Remains Chair of Multifamily
Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors Chairman Buddy Spillers has appointed Willie Rack, a two-time Purple Heart recipient, to serve as chair of the Administrative and Finance Committee. Board members reappointed to chair committees are: Gillis Windham (Multifamily and Assets), Mayor Jennifer Vidrine (Sustainable Housing), and Mike T. Anderson (Single Family). These appointments will ensure […]
Louisiana Announces Forgivable Loans for Construction of Small MF Projects
The East Baton Rouge Rebuilds Developer Program, ran by the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in conjunction with the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge, is announcing a NOFA of approximately $3,455,000. The deadline to apply is February 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The program is designed to provide forgivable loans for construction of […]