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LHC's mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, 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, this ongoing challenge to produce more safe, affordable, and energy-efficient housing is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who help families make their housing dreams a reality.
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Marjorianna Willman appointed as the Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director
The LHC Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Marjorianna Willman as the Permanent Executive Director for the Louisiana Housing Corporation. Ms. Willman served as Interim Executive Director since October 2023 and previously served as the Chief Operating and Legal Officer for the agency. Ms. Willman comes with almost twenty years of experience in the affordable housing industry. “We must deliver with a sense of urgency, there are people depending on us, it’s not a job for me it is a mission,” said Ms. Willman.
LHC awarded $5 million to the brand-new shelter and was matched by the City of Baton Rouge's contribution of $1 million
#TeamLHC is starting a new series called LHC on Your Block, where you learn more about the LHC projects helping expand affordable housing in Louisiana. Let's head over to Downtown Donaldsonville to the Lemman Art Lofts. LHC invested $5.7M in CDBG-DR PRIME funds and $446K in LIHTC. Catch new videos like this every month!
Funding Announcements & Public Notices
Call to List Available Rental Units Statewide
#TeamLHC and partners GOHSEP and OCD are looking for available rental units or apartment vacancies to help families continue to recover from the most recent storms. If you have rental vacancies available, list yours for free online at LA Housing Search.You can also update them by phone at 1-877-428-884.
Passage of H.R. 7024
#TeamLHC thanks the members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation for their favorable passage of H.R. 7024, and to Speaker Mike Johnson for his leadership in bringing this bill to the House Floor. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Lafayette, 2024 ACAP
Chief of Multifamily Production Russell presented at the 2024 ACAP conference, he focused on some of LHC's biggest efforts to increase affordable and energy-efficient housing. Energy Assistance Administrator presented at the conference as well focusing on the importance LIHEAP.
LMA, Marksville
#TeamLHC attended the Louisiana Municipal Louisiana Association Mid-Winter Conference.
St. Landry Chamber of Commerce, Opelousas, LA
Dexter traveled to Opelousas to participate in the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce event; he had a chance to network with others and tell them about LHC programs.
2025 QAP Public Hearing
#TeamLHC held another 2025 QAP meeting that invited the public to voice their comments about the 2025 QAP.
Rotary Club of Gonzales
LHC Board Member Willie Robinson, Housing and Homeless Services Coordinator Winona Connor, and Director of Governmental Affairs Jarvis Lewis attend this Rotary Meeting to discuss the challenges of homelessness that the capital region faces.
West Monroe
#TeamLHC's Daniel Duggan and Dexter Alexander traveled to the City of West Monroe to put on a 2-day homeownership workshop.
LA Statewide Think Tank Roundtable
At LHC Headquarters, another group gathered together for a LA Statewide Think Tank, which facilitates crucial conversations to further define and mobile the objectives and phases of six affordable housing work streams.
LHC Board Of Directors Meeting Recap
Project Highlights
Lafitte Phase VII Project | New Orleans, LA
LHC Board of Directors approved $14.3 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Lafitte Phase VII, located on North Johnson Street and multiple contiguous sites within a 2.75-acre block bounded by North Prieur Street, Lafitte Avenue, North Roman Street, and Orleans Avenue. LHC will authorize the staff and counsel to allocate 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to such facilities.
Action Items
Approved $125 million of LHC Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in one or more series or subseries, fixing the parameter of terms of said bonds and otherwise providing with respect to said bonds.
2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Discussion. The next 2025 QAP Public Hearing will be on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at LHC Headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA, from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Black History Month
This February, #TeamLHC is remembering and honoring the importance of Black History Month. We asked some of our employees if they could describe this historic month in one word: what would it be and why? Watch this video to see what they said and what this month means to them.
LHC's Human Resources collected diapers this Mardi Gras Season to benefit the Diaper Bank of Junior League of Baton Rouge. This non-profit works with community organizations to distribute diapers to families in need. The Diaper Bank has provided 555,000 diapers to 23 partner agencies, impacting over 11,500 East Baton Rouge Parish families. #TeamLHC brought in 861 diapers, a total of 26 packs. A special shoutout to Barry Brooks for bringing in the most.
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