Louisiana Programs

Government Grants & Incentives for Real Estate Investors in New Orleans

New Orleans' post-Katrina rebuilding created one of the most robust affordable housing incentive ecosystems in the South. Louisiana Housing Corporation's LIHTC program, combined with historic tax credits and local incentives, provide unique opportunities for investors.

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Opportunity Zones
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Local Programs

State Housing Finance Agency

Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)

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Public Housing Authority

Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO)

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Local Programs

New Orleans Government Incentive Programs

These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the New Orleans, LA market.

Louisiana Historic Tax Credits

State historic tax credits up to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures, combinable with federal HTCs for up to 45% total.

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LHC LIHTC Program

Louisiana allocates LIHTC credits with a QAP that favors projects in areas affected by natural disasters.

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New Orleans Restoration Tax Abatement

Property tax freeze on improvements for up to 10 years for qualifying residential and commercial rehabilitation.

NORA (New Orleans Redevelopment Authority)

Transfers blighted properties to developers for affordable housing and community development.

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LIHTC Tax Credits in Louisiana

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Louisiana, credits are allocated by LHC.

How LIHTC Works

  • Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit over 10 years
  • 9% competitive credits for new construction
  • 4% credits paired with tax-exempt bonds
  • 15-year compliance period for affordable rents

Louisiana Allocator

Credits are allocated by LHC through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.

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Why Invest in New Orleans?

Layer state and federal historic tax credits for up to 45% of rehab costs

Restoration tax abatement freezes property taxes on improvements for 10 years

NORA provides below-market acquisition of blighted properties

28 Opportunity Zones in neighborhoods with strong appreciation trajectories

Finance Government-Incentivized Properties in New Orleans

FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in New Orleans.

DSCR Loans

Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.

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Portfolio Loans

Finance multiple properties in New Orleans's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.

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