Louisiana FORTIFIED Roof Tax Credit Program

About This Program

Louisiana's FORTIFIED Roof Tax Credit Program provides a nonrefundable state income tax credit equal to 100% of qualified expenses (up to $10,000) for installing or retrofitting a primary residence roof to the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof standard. Applicable to work completed on or after July 1, 2025. Credits are issued first-come, first-served and can be carried forward up to three years. Apply via Form R-90157 through Louisiana's LaTAP system.

Nonrefundable credit; must have Louisiana income tax liability to use. Unused credits can be carried forward up to 3 years.

Key Details

• Up to $10,000 nonrefundable state tax credit for FORTIFIED roof
• Must have homestead exemption; excludes condos and mobile homes
• Applies to work completed July 1, 2025 or later
• Apply via Form R-90157 in LaTAP Jan 1–Jun 30 after IBHS certification
• Unused credits carry forward up to 3 years

How to Apply

Deadline: Apply Jan 1–Jun 30 of the year following IBHS certification; credit applies to work completed July 1, 2025 or later