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Louisiana Housing Corporation's Monthly Newsletter

February 2025

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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Corporation Updates

LHC Welcomes New Chairwoman and

Board Appointee

Wendy Gentry

Wendy Gentry

LHC Board of Directors Chairwoman

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Lance Ned

LHC Board of Directors Appointee

As Gentry takes on the position as Chairwoman of the LHC Board of Directors, Brandon Williams will preside over Gentry's previous position as Budget and Finance Committee Chair.

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Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP)

Updated QAP 2025

The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) development team published the final 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) on LHC's website. The final version also included an updated program schedule shown below.

2025 QAP Program Schedule
2025 QUALIFIED ALLOCATION PLAN DOCUMENT

2024 Annual Report

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It's finally here! Take a look at the 2024 LHC Annual Report. This interactive report captures a comprehensive reflection on LHC highlights and accomplishments throughout this past year. To see the full report, go to our website and select Annual Reports under the "News" section. 

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Project Highlights

CYPRESS RIVER LOFTS

Awarded $5,015,000 through HOME funds, and the Office of Community Development awarded $1.5M in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds through the Neighborhood Landlord Rental Program (NLRP). 

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YWCA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CENTER

$14,136,800 in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds and $380,418 in HOME funds

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LHC Around the state (12)

LHC Headquarters

LHC held a public hearing for the updated Qualified Allocation Plan. LHC's Multifamily Development Department answered questions from contractors and the general public. 

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Baton Rouge

LHC celebrated the grand opening of Hollywood Heights and Acres as a housing partner. The development is for senior citizens. 

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Campti

LHC's Homeownership Team hosted a Homeownership seminar at Lakeview High School to promote LHC's Homeownership programs. LHC's Daniel Duggan and Terry Hale represented #TeamLHC. 

Campti Event

Gonzales

LHC's Homelessness Solutions staff met with the Mayor of Gonzales to discuss how the LA BOSCOC can support their development of a local homelessness services system.

Homelessness Solutions with Gonzales Mayor
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Quarterly CHDO Meeting

LHC's Certified CHDOs participated in the first CHDO meeting of 2025. Topics included asset management, long-term compliance, the HOME program, and operating CHDO assistance.

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Evolve Family Life Services

In Shreveport, LHC's Homeownership Team participated in a job fair where various vendors presented job opportunities, housing opportunities, and medical and veteran assistance.

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CE Course in Lake Charles
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Lake Charles

#TeamLHC saw the incredible progress made for Capstone at the Oaks. The development will create 120 new senior units with access to a community facility, supportive services, and resources for the aging community. 

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Campti Homeownership Event

Louisiana Community Action Agencies Conference

In Lake Charles, LHC's Energy Assistance Department presented to community action agencies on LIHEAP. 

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Keys for Service Partnership with the City of Lake Charles

#TeamLHC enjoyed their time in Lake Charles with Mayor Nic Hunter to announce the City of Lake Charles' partnership with the Keys for Service Program.

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Shreveport

LHC's Homeownership Department participated in the "Fueling Financial Empowerment" luncheon to discuss the upcoming City of Shreveport Housing Fair happening on June 28th.  Discussions also included first-time homebuyers counseling, down payment assistance programs, and the various programs that LHC offers. 

Fueling Financial Empowerment

Mandeville

LHC's Daniel Duggan and Dexter Alexander attended the Habitat for Humanity Western St. Tammany Annual Fundraising Breakfast to discuss and collaborate on promoting affordable housing solutions amongst other local officials. 

Habitat for Humanity Western St. Tammany Annual Fundraising Breakfast at Lake Ponchartrain

Lake Charles

#TeamLHC presented a Continuing Education Course focused on closing the affordability gap.

LHC Board Of Directors Meeting Recap

February 2025

Budget & Finance Committee

  • The Board of Directors discussed the LHC Balance Sheet for December 2024
  • Discussed LHC Profit & Loss by Funding Source for December 2024 
  • Discussed LHC Unrestricted Cash Balances
  • Discussed the analysis of LHC Investments 

Programs Committee

  • Approved the resolution of the State's 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP)

Administration Committee Matters

  • Discussed and received an update regarding the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Quarter Meeting(s), CHDO University Syllabus, and Funding Available for CHDOs
  • Discussed and received an update regarding the LHC Environmental Department
  • Discussed and received an update regarding the LHC Facility and Planning Department
  • Discussed and received an update regarding the LHC Fiscal Year 2025 Staffing Plan

There will be no LHC Board of Directors Meeting in March 2025

LHC In The News

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With home prices and mortgage rates high, many families find the American dream out of reach 

Top Construction Projects 2025: 3. After launching infrastructure work, River District ready to begin office tower construction

Jeff Landry Governor

Governor Jeff Landry Announces Chair of Louisiana Housing Corporation

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City of Lake Charles Partners with Louisiana Housing Corporation's Keys for Service Program 

American Press

Program aimed at helping city workers buy homes 

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Lance Ned Headshot

City of Opelousas Congratulates Lance Ned on His Appointment to the Louisiana Housing Corporation

LHC Upcoming Events

Lake Charles Homeownership Think Tank
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