Helpful websites
Louisiana Home Builders Association
The goal of the Louisiana Home Builders Association is to provide Louisiana with quality housing that is safe and affordable.
- Represents the homebuilding industry before state & regulatory bodies
- Serves as the chief advocate of private property rights.
- Educates the general public as to the advantages of utilizing licensed builders
- Promotes professionalism in the homebuilding industry
- Promotes economic development & quality of life in Louisiana
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board (LSLBC) was created in 1956 by Act 233 of the Legislature (La. R.S. 37:2150-2192). The mission and purpose of this agency is the protection of the general public from incompetent and fraudulent acts of a contractor while promoting the integrity of the construction industry. The State Licensing Board for Contractors consists of nineteen (19) Commercial members appointed by the Governor representing all segments of the contracting industry, and five (5)
Ready.gov
The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement.
- Stay informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses
- Make a family emergency plan.
- Build an emergency supply kit.
- Get involved in your community by taking action to prepare for emergencies
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Provides assistance after federally declared disasters, including:
- Temporary housing
- Home repairs
- Other disaster-related expenses
Apply online, by phone, or through the FEMA App
U.S. Small Business Administration
Disaster loans are available for:
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Businesses
- Private nonprofit organizations
These loans may help repair or replace uninsured disaster losses.
Office of Community Development
Administers federal disaster recovery programs and connects Louisiana residents, businesses, and communities with long-term recovery, housing, rebuilding, and resilience resources following disasters.
- Immediate Response-Red Cross, Salvation Army, Louisiana 211
- Financial Assistance - FEMA, SBA
- Long-Term Recovery - LOCD, housing programs, rebuilding resources and resilience planning.
National Association of Home Builders
National Center for Disaster Fraud
The National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice and law enforcement and regulatory agencies to form a national coordinating agency within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to improve and further the detection, prevention, investigation, and prosecution of fraud related to natural and man-made disasters, and to advocate for the victims of such fraud.
