HousingNOLA

HousingNOLA is a 10-year partnership between community leaders and dozens of public, private, and nonprofit organizations working to solve New Orleans' affordable housing crisis. Our mission is to provide a road map to maximize the effectiveness of scarce government resources, increasing non-traditional resources, and assisting private sector investors in making strategic choices.

A comprehensive housing plan for New Orleans is more critical than ever. Skyrocketing rent, rising insurance costs, substandard rental conditions, and housing access barriers are all interconnected issues that must be addressed together. That's why we created HousingNOLA.

Since 2014, we have collaborated with residents, public officials, developers, and business leaders to identify housing challenges and develop long-term strategies. HousingNOLA is more than a document-it is an active initiative to keep housing issues at the forefront and ensure ongoing action.

HousingNOLA sets goals and strategies to expand affordable housing and guide policymakers in shaping funding and policies based on community needs. This plan extends beyond elected officials, ensuring continuity despite political changes. It's our role to hold future leaders accountable for implementing its recommendations.

Community participation is vital to HousingNOLA's success. Everyone has a stake in the final outcome, and we are committed to making the process inclusive. Diversity in participation is central to every aspect of HousingNOLA, ensuring all voices are heard.

Testimonials

"HousingNOLA understands that housing affordability isn't just about rent-it's also about reducing energy costs for families. Their support for energy-efficient upgrades and sustainable housing policies is making a real difference in lowering utility bills for low-income residents. Their leadership is critical to creating a more resilient and equitable city." - Employee of a non-profit working for energy-efficient upgrades