Federal officials announced Monday that Louisiana renters whose property was damaged by recent flooding after Aug. 10 may qualify for help from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it would provide disaster recovery assistance in the form of grants, while the SBA will offer low-interest loans.
Although renters in the Baton Rouge area suffered the heaviest flood-related losses, renters across the state who report their losses will be considered for funding, officials said.
One local area with renters that may need federal help is Lake Arthur, which received some of the worst flooding in Southwest Louisiana. The Lake Arthur Housing Authority, which manages low-income apartments, said eight of its properties suffered damage in recent flooding.
Agency director Karen Stokes said the eight families had “taken on water in their apartments” on Aug. 13 during a flash flood before the back-flooding that was expected to hit the area.
FEMA grants will cover a variety of expenses, such as flood-related medical bills, vehicle damage, property losses and rent payments on new property. The grants aren’t considered taxable income and won’t affect eligibility for other forms of federal aid, like Social Security and welfare assistance.
Those eligible for SBA loans will receive up to $40,000 to cover property repairs or replacements.
Renters may apply for federal funding at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. For more information on SBA loans, call 800-659-2955, email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or visit sba.gov/disaster.
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