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City of New Orleans Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program

City of New Orleans Office of Community Development

active rehabilitation

About This Program

The City of New Orleans OOR Program provides financial assistance up to $60,000 to low- and moderate-income homeowners who need to rehabilitate substandard dwellings to bring them up to housing quality standards. Funded through CDBG and HOME funds, the program prioritizes seniors 55+, military veterans, disabled heads of household, and those who have lived in the home 15+ years.

Typically structured as a forgivable deferred loan; repayment triggered only upon sale or change of primary occupancy within the compliance period.

Key Details

  • Up to $60,000 for housing quality rehabilitation
  • Must reside in Orleans Parish as primary homeowner for 5+ years
  • Income at or below 80% AMI
  • Priority: seniors 55+, veterans, disabled, 15+ year residents
  • Contact New Orleans OCD at (504) 658-4000

How to Apply

Visit Official Program Page

504-658-4000

Deadline: Contact OCD at (504) 658-4000; program year runs Oct–Sep

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