Louisiana’s affordable housing dollars redirected to storm-proof roofs

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 570

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Louisiana has found more money to allow homeowners to upgrade their roofs to withstand hurricanes, but it will come at the cost of affordable housing.

Gov. Jeff Landry confirmed Monday that $20 million in federal funds earmarked for affordable housing across the state will instead go toward fortified roof improvements. Insurance Commissioner and state Sen. Kirk Talbot, R-River Ridge, who chairs the Senate Insurance Committee, joined the governor Monday for the announcement at …

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