Applications being accepted for Jefferson Parish home repairs program

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Qualified homeowners in Jefferson Parish could soon get some help with their home repairs.

The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development has received $2 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and will be putting the money toward its 2024 Revitalizing Jefferson Together: Under One Roof Homeowner Rehabilitation Program.

Applications are now being accepted for the program, which provides funding to assist qualified homeowners with major and minor repairs from roof repairs to plumbing repairs.

“A desirable candidate is a homeowner in Jefferson Parish who meets the income requirements,” explained Stephanie Brumfield, the director of the Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development.

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Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis and separated into two tiers. Tier 1 will include income qualified applicants who are elderly and disabled, and Tier 2 will include remaining applicants.

“We have been hearing from the community, and we do get a lot of calls about our elderly who need home repairs,” said Brumfield. “We get this funding every year from HUD, and we feel like this is the best use for the funding, to open up a program like this to help the people who are in need.”

Some homeowners in Bridge City say they’re facing several issues with their houses.

Homeowner Leonard Rodgers says his list of repairs includes plumbing, air conditioning and a roof.

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The Bridge City homeowner believes he would benefit from the program because he does most of the repairs himself, since that’s all he can afford.

“Insurance in Louisiana is outrageous,” said Rodgers. WGNO’s Jordan Lippincott asked, “Do you think you will apply [for the program]?” Rodgers responded, “Oh, for sure. I’m glad I heard about it.”

Those interested can go online to access the online application portal. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 23.

Community development staff will be available to assist those who do not have access to a computer. To make an appointment for in-person assistance, call 504-736-6262.

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