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August 17, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Housing Trust Fund Gets Its First Budget — $12.3M Split Between Homeownership and Rental Programs

City's newly funded Housing Trust Fund will back five programs in 2026, prioritizing projects that can bring units online quickly

New Orleans' Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Advisory Committee has submitted its first annual report and budget to City Council, kicking off the fund's inaugural year. The HTF receives its first allocation in January 2026, and the Committee voted 5–1 to approve the plan at its November 12, 2025 meeting.

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May 19, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Housing Trust Fund Seeks Input from Roofing Contractors on New FORTIFIED Program

The Finance Authority of New Orleans (FNO) and New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) are inviting FORTIFIED roofing contractors and implementation partners to help shape upcoming Housing Trust Fund roofing programs designed to strengthen homes against severe weather.