Louisiana Puts $100M More Into Fortified Roof Program

Louisiana’s affordable housing dollars redirected to storm-proof roofs

Louisiana has found more money to allow homeowners to upgrade their roofs to withstand hurricanes, but it will come at the cost of affordable housing.

Gov. Jeff Landry announces new $20M grant program for fortified roofs in coastal Louisiana

Gov. Jeff Landry said the state plans to redirect $20 million in federal funding originally meant for affordable housing to instead launch another fortified roof grant program for homes impacted by recent hurricanes.

$100 million invested in Louisiana's fortified roof program

Gov. Jeff Landry announced that $100 million has been allocated to the program that helps residents pay for fortified roofs.

Louisiana puts $100M more into fortified roof program

Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana is adding $100 million to its fortified roof program, with 5,000 more grants expected by year’s end.

Louisiana puts $100 million into Fortified Roof Program to lower insurance costs

BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced a $100 million investment in the Fortified Roof Program.The investment combines redirected funds from federal disaster recovery resources, remaining Hurricane Katrina and Rita bonds and legislative appropriations.The funding breaks down into three parts. Twenty million dollars in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development money will go toward homeowners specific…

Louisiana to offer 5,000 more fortified roof grants

If you who missed out on a fortified roof grant earlier this year, you're in luck. The Louisiana Department of Insurance will give you another chance to get one.