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CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION

Provides the latest news and information related to LHC's response to
concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) .

LHC'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19

In light of the rapidly evolving situation with Coronavirus, many of our staff will be working remotely. While the Corporation remains open for business and all programs are operational, we ask that partners and consumers accessing our services do so via phone and email, as our offices are closed to the public until further notice. We want to protect your health and safety as well as those who are on our staff. We will provide updates on our office status as circumstances evolve. We appreciate your patience as we take steps necessary to address this major health concern while continuing to operate our programs to serve the needs of our partners and people we serve.

All information on this webpage reflects the most current information provided to the State. It is subject to change based on further revelations, and will be updated accordingly.


 

Listening sessions for housing providers

LHC hosted a series of virtual listening sessions April 6-10, 2020 to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on the affordable housing industry across Louisiana. These listening sessions were designed to be a conversation with our partners that provided an opportunity to discuss strategies and best practices to approach this disruption.

Click here for a summary of each listening session, including responses to the most frequently asked questions.

Want to learn more about the cares act?

Check out COVID-19 and Housing: LHC's Summary of Housing-Related Legislation in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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homeownership

LHC's mortgage functions remain operational and reserved loans will be funded on a weekly basis. Click the link below for complete details. 

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housing development

Operations related to LHC's housing development programs will continue as normal. Click the link below for complete details

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housing & homelessness solutions

All program operations related to addressing homelessness will continue with minimal interruption. All meetings have moved to conference calls, and phone messages will be returned within 48 hours.  Monitoring will continue as desk reviews until further notice. Visit laboscoc.org for the latest information regarding the Balance of State Continuum of Care.

Housing recovery

All program operations will continue remotely. Please email all correspondence to disasterrecovery@lhc.la.gov to ensure a timely response. All phone calls and voice messages will be returned within 48 hours.

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compliance & construction monitoring

Operations will continue remotely within minimal disruption of services. Click the link below for complete details. 

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asset management

Operations will continue remotely within minimal disruption of services. Click the link below for complete details. 

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environmental review

Operations will continue as normal with minimal interruption of services All files and inquires should be submitted via email to Agaha Brass at  abrass@lhc.la.gov.  

energy assistance programs

Operations related to WAP and LIHEAP will continue as normal. Monitoring will continue as desk reviews until further notice. All on-site inspections have been suspended until further notice.

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rental assistance

All programs related to rental assistance will continue as normal with minimal impact. Click the link below for complete details.

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Project-Based Vouchers & Permanent Supportive Housing

UPCS-V/HQS initial inspections will continue on vacant units to allow voucher holders the ability to obtain housing. However, UPCS-V/HQS biennial inspections of occupied units are suspended until further notice.

performance based contract administration

There are no changes to voucher processing, rent adjustments, special claims, nor tenant/landlord issues. However, Management and Occupancy Reviews have been suspended until further notice. 

RESOURCES

Updates and information from federal and state agencies regarding COVD-19.

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NEED INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19?

Louisiana 211 is partnering with the Louisiana Department of Health to ensure citizens can access to the most current information available for Coronavirus (COVIDー19). Simply dial 211, text LACOVID to 898-211, or visit LA211Help.org