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1. I am elderly and my house needs to be repaired. Who do I contact?

Contact the Office of Community Development at 225-389-3039 and ask to speak to the Intake Specialist.

2. When it rains my roof leaks. Can the City-Parish help?

The Office of Community Development has a roofing program for low and moderate income households. To see if you qualify call 225-389-3039 and ask to speak to the Intake Specialist.

3. I own rental property and need to have it repaired. Who can I talk to?

Call 225-389-3039 and ask to speak to the Program Analyst in charge of rental projects.

4. How can I get financial assistance to provide a public service to low and moderate income persons?

The Office of Community Development publishes Requests for Proposals during the year. To be placed on the waiting list for proposals or to check on when the next funding round is, call 225-389-3039.

5. I am homeless, where can I go for help?

There are several places in Baton Rouge for you if you are homeless. There are shelters for families living together, single individuals (men and women), battered women, the mentally ill, persons with alcohol and substance abuse problems. You may call Louisiana 2-1-1 to find the shelter that meets your need.

6. Where can I get a copy of the City-Parish Consolidated Plan?

The City-Parish Consolidated Plan is available in all public libraries as well as the LSU and Southern university libraries and on the City-Parish website under the Office of Community Development’s page. Also a copy may be obtained (on CD-ROM) by calling 225-389-3039.