May 20, 2026
Housing Trust Fund Listening Sessions: FORTIFIED Roof Contractors
Finance New Orleans (FNO) and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) invite you to participate in an upcoming FORTIFIED Roof Program Roundtable – Program Implementation Session.
FNO and NORA are preparing to launch a new FORTIFIED Roof Program funded through the City of New Orleans Housing Trust Fund. The program is designed to reduce the insurance cost burden on low- to moderate-income households by supporting the installation of IBHS FORTIFIED roofs on eligible homes throughout Orleans Parish.
As certified contractors and industry stakeholders, your input is critical to ensure the program is structured effectively and implemented successfully. This listening session will provide an opportunity to review the proposed program framework and offer feedback before launch.
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
RSVP: https://htf-listening-sessions-fortified-roof.eventbrite.com
Location: In-person at NORA’s office – 1409 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
Please see the attached flyer below for full details, including discussion topics.
Space is limited, and Eventbrite registration is required to attend this listening session. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is encouraged. To allow broad community participation, we kindly ask organizations and partner groups to limit attendance, as each session is capped at 50 registered attendees.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to collaborating to advance resilient housing solutions in New Orleans.
About Finance New Orleans
Finance New Orleans is a public investment bank that aims to improve the quality of life in Greater New Orleans by funding climate-resilient housing and infrastructure. Since 1978, we have supported New Orleans residents with affordable mortgage and home financing tools designed to strengthen neighborhoods and expand access to safe, stable homeownership. Today, the agency continues this legacy by helping families protect their homes through accessible financing that supports sustainability, resilience, and long-term affordability. To learn more about our resilient homeownership programs, visit www.financenola.org.
For Contractors interested in joining the FREE FNO Contractor Network to support homeowners and landlords with FORTIFIED roofing and resilient home improvement projects, please submit your contractor application at www.tfaforms.com/5190335
About New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) is the City of New Orleans’ redevelopment authority and a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization across the city. NORA partners in affordable and equitable development initiatives that celebrate New Orleans neighborhoods, honor local traditions, and transform vacant and underutilized properties into opportunities for housing, economic development, and stronger communities.
Through strategic partnerships and housing investments, NORA works to expand access to resilient and sustainable housing opportunities for New Orleans residents. Visit NORA at www.noraworks.org.
