Louisiana Housing Corporation's Monthly Newsletter

February 2026

Catch up on all things #TeamLHC. See where we've traveled, projects completed, board meeting recap, public funding announcements, and more.

LHC's mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, and energy-efficient housing. We administer federal and state funds through programs designed to advance the development of energy-efficient and affordable housing for working families, drive housing policy for Louisiana, and oversee the state's Disaster Housing Task Force.

Each day our mission is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who help families make their housing dreams a reality.

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Project Highlights

CAPSTONE AT CEDAR STREET

Capstone at Cedar Street is a workforce housing development that will be the first new residential development in DeRidder, LA, in more than 20 years. LHC awarded $750,000 through the National Housing Trust Fund and $1,250,000 through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program for the project.

CAPSTONE AT THE OAKS

Capstone at the Oaks has a total of 120 units, a community space, and supportive services for senior citizens provided by the Calcasieu Council on Aging. Those who are 62 years old and older with an Area Median Income (AMI) at or below 60% will be able to live in Capstone at the Oaks. In collaboration with the Office of Community Development, LHC awarded the project over $17M in CDBG funds. The project also received $1,869,537 through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.

#TeamLHC started this new year off with a bang as we celebrated the official grand opening of the Mid-City Lofts in Lake Charles. This mixed-income 46-unit will provide affordable housing opportunities for Southwest Louisiana. Thank you to our housing partners who collaborated with us to make this project a reality. Watch the video to get a glimpse of the Mid-City Lofts and to meet our collaborating partners.

Louisiana Blue Tarp Program

LA BLUE TARP PROGRAM

LHC's Louisiana Blue Tarp Program has come to St. Landry Parish! A special thank you to State Representative Dustin Miller for working with #TeamLHC to bring this program to the residents of St. Landry Parish. Watch this video to hear from two homeowners who received roofing repairs to their homes and how this program has changed their lives for the better.

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Lafayette

#TeamLHC enjoyed training and interacting with our Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships (ACAP) agencies for the 2026 ACAP Winter Conference. LHC’s Energy Assistance Administrator Lauren Holmes presented on LIHEAP Program Manual Updates and how agencies can lead with purpose during times of change. At LHC, we appreciate our ACAP agencies for their hard work and dedication to serving Louisiana's residents.

Lake Charles, LA

LHC's Executive Team members and Public Affairs attended the grand opening of Capstone at the Oaks, while also checking in on other LHC developments in the Lake Charles region.

Brenda and Craig at Capstone at the Oaks Grand Opening

Deridder, LA

LHC's Executive Director attends the groundbreaking event for Capstone at Cedar Street. While there, #TeamLHC conversed with local officials and developers on affordable housing opportunities for Louisiana.

Capstone at Cedar Street behind the scenes

Opelousas, LA

#TeamLHC visited two Louisiana Blue Tarp recipients in Opelousas. LHC coordinated with State Representative Dustin Miller and local media outlets to cover the stories and the success of the program.