Louisiana FORTIFIED Roof Tax Credit Program

Louisiana Department of Revenue

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Louisiana FORTIFIED Roof Tax Credit Program in its New Orleans, LA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

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.

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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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

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Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Apply Jan 1-Jun 30 of the year following IBHS certification; credit applies to work completed July 1, 2025 or later

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Louisiana FORTIFIED Roof Tax Credit Program in New Orleans, LA?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $10,000 nonrefundable state income tax credit. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Louisiana FORTIFIED Roof Tax Credit Program in New Orleans?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Louisiana FORTIFIED Roof Tax Credit Program in New Orleans, LA?

Confirm the application route directly with Louisiana Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply Jan 1-Jun 30 of the year following IBHS certification; credit applies to work completed July 1, 2025 or later.

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