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, 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 missionis met by a dedicated staff of professionals who help families make their housing dreams a reality.
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Corporation Updates
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in conjunction with the Louisiana Office
Governor Landry Reviews Proposed Series of Recommendations to Enhance
2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP)
#TeamLHC and the Board of Directors are excited to work alongside Governor Jeff Landry on reviewing a proposed series of recommendations to enhance the 2025 QAP. LHC Executive Director Marjorianna Willman is grateful for Governor Landry’s insight and dedication to addressing Louisiana’s housing issues.
The City of Baton Rouge also secured HOME funds of $1,160,561.
$1.5 million from the 2016 Floods Neighborhood Landlord Rental Program (NLRP) was utilized with the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR) dollars through the Office of Community Development (OCD). The City of Baton Rouge also secured HOME funds of $1,160.561.
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Biloxi, MS
LHC's Special Programs Administrator, Lauren Holmes, participated in the Louisiana Affordable Housing Management Association Annual Conference. Louisiana multifamily property managers learned about NSPIRE and HOTMA.
LHC Headquarters
#TeamLHC congratulated St. Mary Vermilion Community Action Committee Association, Inc. on successfully closing on their HOME funds as a Community Housing Development Organization.
Shreveport
LHC's Homeownership Marketing Supervisor, Daniel Duggan, participated in the 87th Annual Louisiana Municipal Association Conference. #TeamLHC took part in the exhibit to showcase all of the work LHC does across the state.
LABS Center
LABS Center Coordinator, Pam Lewandowski, taught a class demonstrating exterior observation and building inspection techniques.
NOREBA Luncheon
LHC Executive Director, Marjorianna Willman, presented on a panel for the New Orleans Real Estate Brokers Association to support minority developers.
LHC Board Of Directors Meeting Recap
The LHC Board of Directors honors Former LHC Board Chairman Alfred E. Harrell for his service
The LHC Board of Directors Elect Tonya P. Mabry as LHC Board Vice-Chairperson
Administration Committee Matters
Approved the resolution to amend the LHC Bylaws pursuant to Senate Bill No. 462 of the 2024 Louisiana Legislative Session regarding how the LHC Board of Directors selects a Chair.
Deferred to authorize the LHC to require LHC employees to attend an Annual Sensitivity Training.
Discussed with Rampart Property Management regarding Willowbrook Apartments, Village de Jardin Apartments, and Mid-City Gardens Apartments.
Discussed the proposed disposition of LHC-owned vacant property located on Eddie Robinson Drive in Baton Rouge, LA.
Discussed the contract with Cook, Moore, Davenport & Associates to complete appraisals for LHC-owned properties.
Discussed the contract with Moran Construction Consultants, LLC to complete capital needs assessments for LHC-owned properties.
Discussed LHC FY25 Staffing Plan.
Discussed scheduling Quarterly AC Meetings to discuss the LHC Strategic Plan and LHC Organizational Structure.
Program Committee Matters
Approved LHC to select and contract with selected proposer(s) to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Professional Title, Closing & Foreclosure Services.
Approved LHC to select and contract with selected proposer(s) to the RFP for Consultant Services for the Louisiana Housing Needs Assessment.
Discussed 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).
Discussed Piggyback Resilience Initiative-Mixed Income (PRIME 3) Program Awards.
The Board received an update regarding the HOME Investment Partnership Program and Housing Tour and on the State and Federal Legislative matters.
Budget & Finance Committee Matters
The Board of Directors motioned to amend the Previous Action of June 12, 2024, that adopted a Short-Term LHC Operating Budget from July 01, 2024, to September 01, 2024, as related to the LHC Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025, to clarify the Board’s intent regarding halting employee pay raises and hirings.
The Board discussed the LHC Operating Budget for the Fiscal year Ending June 30, 2025.
The Board also discussed scheduling Quarterly BFC Meetings to discuss LHC Operating Budgeting.
LHC LABS CENTER
West Baton Rouge High School students stopped at #TeamLHC’s LABS Center to learn about the current jobs in the weatherization field as part of their Industry Technical Trade Careers Course. For the lesson, the students learned about buildings as a system that includes air movement, mechanical, and construction elements. The students even got the chance to make their own model home to test their air-sealing techniques. Watch this video to learn more about what the students learned.
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