Louisiana adds money to expand its fortified roof program by 60%

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 1,168

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Another 5,000 Louisiana homeowners will gain access to a state fund to strengthen their roofs to a standard that will withstand hurricanes and eventually bring down their insurance costs.

State lawmakers already planned to put $30 million more into the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program in the state budget for 2026-27. A separate piece of legislation that Gov. Jeff Landry signed Wednesday will add another $50 million.

Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced …

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