Louisiana awards more than $60 million in fortified roof grants

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Louisiana has awarded more than $60 million in grants to help homeowners install hurricane-resistant roofs, with thousands of additional projects underway or awaiting approval, according to the latest figures from the Louisiana Department of Insurance. As of Nov. 6, the department had awarded 6,062 grants totaling $60.3 million through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, which provides homeowners with up to $10,000 to strengthen their roofs against hurricanes and other severe weather. The figures were revealed Thursday at the Louisiana Resilience Task Force by Barrow Peacock, Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Department The program is currently in its ninth round of funding, supported by a $30 million allocation for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Of those grants, 574 have been completed, meaning the roofs have been installed and certified.

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