Home investment partnerships program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, $334,261.31 under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on December 5, 2025.

The HOME program provides formula grants to participating jurisdictions for activities including building, buying, and rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership, and providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. Funded activities must meet income targeting and affordability requirements, with housing remaining affordable to low-income households for 5, 10, 15, or 20 years depending on the activity type and HOME contribution level.

The award obligates $334,261.31 with a period of performance through September 30, 2034. Performance takes place in Lake Charles, LA 70601. The City of Lake Charles Finance Department — Accounts Payable administers the award as the recipient participating jurisdiction.

The City of Lake Charles may undertake HOME projects directly or provide funds to developers, owners, or other partners for affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation or construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. All projects receiving HOME funding must comply with 24 CFR Part 91 and maintain records documenting program compliance for the most recent five-year period, plus an additional five years beyond the required affordability period.