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HUD Hurricane Information
-   HUD announces disaster assistance in the wake of Hurricane Ike
-   Preston announces disaster assistance for Louisiana
-   Disaster recovery resources from FEMA

HUD staff in the affected areas can call 1-866-INFO-HUD (1-866-463-6483) to find office closure information and to report their status.




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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

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

[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

[Photo: Apartment] Need an affordable apartment?
Visit our Rental Help in Louisiana page to find a place to live or a free housing counselor near you. And learn more about the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.  

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.



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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