The funding that the Office of Community Development (OCD) had for both utility and rental assistance through funding received from the U.S. Department of the Treasury during the COVID-19 pandemic has now been depleted, and the program has ended. However, OCD remains committed to serving local organizations within the City of New Orleans.
While we can no longer provide direct assistance to residents, we may be able to connect you with community partners and resources that can help.
If you are facing eviction and need legal representation, please contact Southeast Louisiana Legal Services at (504) 529-1000.
Welcome to the Office of Community Development (OCD)! We're a team dedicated to making the neighborhoods of Orleans Parish better places to live, work, and play.
One important thing to know is that OCD receives money from the federal government to help our city. We carefully choose local organizations that can use this money to help the most people in the best way possible. While we can't give money directly to individuals for home repairs, we can connect you with resources that may be able to assist you.
Our goal is to create neighborhoods that everyone can be proud of, and we do that by providing affordable housing, creating jobs, and offering special programs for those who need extra support. We believe that by working together, we can make New Orleans a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.