Home Elevation Program / Flood Elevation Program

How it works

The parish says it applies for grants on behalf of homeowners when funding opportunities become available, typically through FEMA. If a funding opportunity opens, homeowners who are potentially eligible are sent letters to gauge interest.

What the money covers

The FAQ says the average elevation project cost includes:

• Construction
• Surveying
• Engineering
• Project management
• Homeowner relocation expenses

The parish describes the program as a flood elevation program for eligible homes.

Amounts and matching

• Average project cost: $185,000.
• Homeowner cost share: 0% to 25%.
• Example given by the parish: a 25% cost share on a $185,000 project would mean the homeowner pays $46,250 and the grant pays $138,750.

How to apply

• Residents can call the Grants Office at the number listed on the page to be placed on a record of interested homeowners.
• The parish says it applies for grants when funding opportunities become available.

Timing and deadlines

• The parish says the process is highly competitive and can take years before construction begins.
• The FAQ does not give a current open/closed date.

Notes for homeowners

This is a flood-mitigation, not a general home repair, program. It is one of the few St. Charles Parish programs that clearly funds a major disaster-resilience upgrade to the structure itself.