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Emergency Repair Program

City of Shreveport Department of Community Development, Bureau of Housing & Business Development · City program

Up to $5,000 per home

The City of Shreveport gives up to $5,000 for urgent home repairs when a single-family owner-occupied home inside Shreveport city limits has an immediate health or safety threat. It is first-come, first-served and limited to households at or below 80% of median family income.

Last verified: August 9, 2026
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Program details

How it works

This is a one-time emergency assistance grant for urgent repairs. The city says it is not a remodeling program and awards grants on a first-come, first-served basis using completed applications.

What the money covers

The program is for homes that present an imminent threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of the owner or occupants. The city does not list a detailed materials menu on the page, but identifies the program as emergency repair assistance.

Amounts and matching

  • Maximum grant award: up to $5,000.
  • No match requirement is stated on the official page.

How to apply

The city directs interested homeowners to contact the Department of Community Development, Bureau of Housing & Business Development.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state a fixed opening or closing date. Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is no longer available or the program otherwise changes.

Important limits

  • The program cannot be used for mobile homes or life estates.
  • It is not a general remodeling program; it is limited to urgent health and safety needs.

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