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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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$850,000 in Low Income Housing Tax Credits for 48 units
LHC Funding Announcements & Public Notices
The Official Launch of PRIME-3
The rental market has been significantly impacted by Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida. The Piggyback Resilience Initiative – Mixed Income, or PRIME 3 Program, provides $230,000,000 of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) through our partnership with Office of Community Development – Disaster Recovery Unit (OCD-DRU).
LHC On Your Block
Houma
Homeownership Marketing Supervisor Daniel Duggan spent time in Terrebonne parish putting on a homeownership education class for the Bayou Board of Realtors. In addition, he attended Keys for Service Event in Chackbay.
Gardere
LHC Energy Assistance Administrator Lauren Holmes held a Weatherization and Energy Assistance informative session for the community in Gardere, focusing on the application process and how the program benefits work for them as a homeowner.
AEMing for Success
LHC Homeownership Team member Dexter Alexander participated in the 5th annual conference for AEMING for Success promoting LHC's Keys for Service and Down Payment Assistance Programs.
Baton Rouge
Duggan and his team checked in with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and put on a continuing homeownership education class for the Greater Baton Rouge Lenders Association sponsored by LHC.
Energy-Efficiency Importance
LHC Interim-Executive Director Marjorianna Willman spoke at St. Mary and Vermillion Community Action Agencies on LHC's efforts to promote Energy Awareness Month and the importance of partnerships.
LHC Weatherization Training Center
Training Center Pam Lewandowski trained a group on how to properly weatherize a home. The group focused on attic air sealing and venting to daylight, both practices can help make your home more energy efficient.
Energy Awareness Month
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) joins the nation in recognizing October as Energy Awareness Month. This annual observance serves as a reminder of the critical importance of energy efficiency, sustainability, and conservation in Louisiana communities and homes. Throughout October, LHC hosted educational workshops and events to engage with communities and promote energy awareness. These initiatives will focus on educating residents, landlords, and developers about the benefits of energy-efficient housing, and providing resources and incentives for implementing energy-saving measures.
Central Intermediate students visited LHC's Weatherization Center to learn about heat, what it is, and how it moves in our homes. The students learned about insulating homes and had to figure out the best techniques to put forth their house model. A big thank you to Atmos Energy for helping us sponsor the event.
Governor John Bel Edwards declares October 30th Weatherization Day.
LHC Board Of Directors Meeting Recap
LHC Board of Directors Approve Contract for LHC Executive Director Search
Project Highlights
Live Oak Village | Pineville, LA. LHC board of directors approved the resolution to change the site location and site design for the project, which will be new construction and a total of 50 units.
Tivoli Place. LHC Board of Directors accepted the proposal of an additional $3 million above the previously approved $45 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
Action Items
Board members approved the resolution to abolish all previous delegations of authority, recognizing Marjorianna Willman as the Interim-Executive Director.
LHC has been highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness month throughout October, but not having a safe and adequate home can sometimes jeopardize that person’s health and treatment. Watch this video to learn more about the healthcare and housing barriers many face in our nation and state. A special thank you to Our Lady of the Lake for participating in this important message with us.
The 1st Place Winner of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is Executive Administration, earning 80 points. In 2nd place is Homelessness Solutions, earning 55 points.
Throughout the month of October, LHC departments competed against each other to see who could get the most points during our Breast Cancer Awareness Month Campaign. Departments were tasked with posting informational graphics, wearing pink, or donating to an organization.
This month, LHC even highlighted someone from our staff and their battle with breast cancer. Watch the video below.
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