Homeowner Eligibility

If you are an Orleans Parish homeowner and would like to learn more about how Rebuilding Together New Orleans can help you, please email info@rtno.org or call (504) 264-1815. Eligibility varies from case to case and can be affected by funds and team capacity availability.

Our team receives a very high volume of calls every day–please allow us one week to respond to your request. We can only meet with clients/potential clients by appointment. We cannot accept walk-ins.

Eligibility Overview

Verify Homeownership Status

A permanent resident of the household must be the homeowner on record– name must be on the deed AND must have lived in the home for at least the past 3 years

Verify Income Status

You must own the home and be a low-income household (at or below 80% of the Area Median Income)

Verify Homeowner Eligibility

In addition to meeting the income requirements, the homeowner must meet one of the following:

- - 60 or older
  - disabled
  - veteran
  - veteran widow(er)
  - single head of household with minor(s) living in the home
  - full-time caregiver

Repairs Provided

Rebuilding Together provides critical health and safety repairs for eligible homeowners. We cannot provide total rebuilds, demolition, or major electrical, plumbing, and foundation work.

Common repairs include, but are not limited to: roof work, flooring, exterior painting, weatherization, drywall, and safety modifications