The third round of the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program will open on Nov. 6 at noon. A total of 750 grants are available in the third round. This round of grants is opened to all homeowners who meet the criteria required for upgrading to the fortified roof standard. The program provides grants of up to $10,000 for homeowners to replace or repair roofs to meet the Fortified standard.The LFHP began with enough funding to award approximately 3,000 grants. The first half of those grants were limited to Citizens policyholders, and the remaining grants will be available to all homeowners across the state. The grant will cover the cost of reinforcing a roof using methods that meet or exceed the FORTIFIED Roof standard, which includes strengthening a building against severe storms, high winds and wind-driven rain. Homeowners must meet eligibility requirements and pay all costs for the roof upgrade, including permits, inspections and construction costs beyond the amount of the grant.Eligibility Requirements:•Homeowners are only eligible for their primary residence and must verify they have a homestead exemption on the property during the application process.•Homeowners must provide proof of an active residential insurance policy with wind coverage. If they live in a Special Flood Hazard Area as designated by FEMA, they must also provide proof of a flood insurance policy. Contact your agent if you are unsure whether you have these coverages.•New construction homes, condominiums and mobile homes do not qualify.•Homes on a foundation constructed of unrestrained stacked masonry or stone (dry-stack foundation) are not eligible without an approved retrofit of the foundation.•Homes must be in good repair as determined by a FORTIFIED Evaluator. Homeowners are responsible for paying the evaluation fee, which is typically between $300 and $500.•Grant funds are paid directly to contractors. Homeowners are financially responsible for all costs beyond the full grant amount. Grant funding is limited to construction costs.•These and all other eligibility requirements and program details may be reviewed at www.ldi.la.gov/fortifyhomes.
The third round of the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program will open on Nov. 6 at noon.
A total of 750 grants are available in the third round. This round of grants is opened to all homeowners who meet the criteria required for upgrading to the fortified roof standard.
The program provides grants of up to $10,000 for homeowners to replace or repair roofs to meet the Fortified standard.
The LFHP began with enough funding to award approximately 3,000 grants. The first half of those grants were limited to Citizens policyholders, and the remaining grants will be available to all homeowners across the state.
The grant will cover the cost of reinforcing a roof using methods that meet or exceed the FORTIFIED Roof standard, which includes strengthening a building against severe storms, high winds and wind-driven rain. Homeowners must meet eligibility requirements and pay all costs for the roof upgrade, including permits, inspections and construction costs beyond the amount of the grant.
Eligibility Requirements:
•Homeowners are only eligible for their primary residence and must verify they have a homestead exemption on the property during the application process.
•Homeowners must provide proof of an active residential insurance policy with wind coverage. If they live in a Special Flood Hazard Area as designated by FEMA, they must also provide proof of a flood insurance policy. Contact your agent if you are unsure whether you have these coverages.
•New construction homes, condominiums and mobile homes do not qualify.
•Homes on a foundation constructed of unrestrained stacked masonry or stone (dry-stack foundation) are not eligible without an approved retrofit of the foundation.
•Homes must be in good repair as determined by a FORTIFIED Evaluator. Homeowners are responsible for paying the evaluation fee, which is typically between $300 and $500.
•Grant funds are paid directly to contractors. Homeowners are financially responsible for all costs beyond the full grant amount. Grant funding is limited to construction costs.
•These and all other eligibility requirements and program details may be reviewed at www.ldi.la.gov/fortifyhomes.