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HUD Hurricane Information
You may qualify for housing assistance as a result of the hurricanes in Texas and Louisiana. Learn more.



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[Photo: Volunteers working on house] See how HUD funds benefit your community
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Quick Links
 -   HUD contacts
 -   HUD homes for sale
 -   Homebuying programs
 -   Subsidized apartment search
 -   Grant funds available

[Photo: HOPE for homeowners] HOPE for Homeowners
The Bush Administration unveiled on October 1 additional mortgage assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

 -   Read the press release
 -   Information on HOPE for Homeowners

Nonprofit Goes Global - and Green
Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal's mission is to restore the foundation of safe communities by rebuilding the system of caring relationships. Here's how they're doing it.

HUD Searching for 1200 Katrina Evacuee Households who are Eligible for Permanent Housing Vouchers
Pre-Katrina residents of six apartment complexes damaged by Hurricane Katrina have until October 31, 2008, to register for portable Tenant Protection Vouchers.
Information for residents
News release

[Photo: House] HUD Homes Just Got More Affordable!
FHA announces sales incentives for HUD Homes in Louisiana. These incentives are available for a limited time. Learn more.

Home to Stay
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home, Linda Honore found herself stranded in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, far from her beloved New Orleans. Now, she doesn't think she ever wants to leave her new home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Louisiana. More



Highlights
 -   HUD, FEMA announce 18-month housing assistance program for families displaced by hurricane
 -   HUD encourages Texas and Louisiana landlords to list vacancies in the National Housing Locator System to help displaced families
 -   HUD awards $700,000 to Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge for community development
 -   HUD awards Crowley, Tallulah and Houma $900,000 for affordable housing and economic development in rural areas
 -   More grant announcements

 
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