FORTIFIED™ Roof Installation: Mandeville, Louisiana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — August 26, 2025. The next lottery for Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) grants opens at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 and closes at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. This round includes 500 grants and is limited to homeowners in Louisiana’s Coastal Zone and the cities of Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Westlake. Winners are selected by lottery — registering on the last day gives you the same chance as registering on the first.
If you registered in the September 2024 or February 2025 LFHP lotteries, you are automatically entered for this round. If you registered before September 2024, you must register again inside the portal.
Who should register — and why it matters
LFHP helps homeowners upgrade to an IBHS FORTIFIED™ roof designed to resist wind-driven rain and uplift. A FORTIFIED roof combines a sealed roof deck, reinforced edges, stronger deck attachment, and verified flashings — upgrades that reduce storm losses and can improve conversations with insurers. According to the program, more than 3,700 grants have been issued since 2023, and the number of homes FORTIFIED without grants has grown past 5,500 statewide, underscoring demand for resilient roofs.
If your roof is aging, you live in a high-exposure area, or you plan a reroof within a year, the LFHP lottery is a low-effort way to offset costs while documenting a higher standard of protection.
How to register — step by step
The registration takes only a few minutes. Focus on accuracy — not speed — because the lottery odds are the same throughout the window.
- Go to the LFHP portal, click Login, and create or confirm your profile.
- Between Sept. 2 and Sept. 12, click Register for the lottery from your profile dashboard.
- Verify your service address and email — selection notices are sent by email after the window closes.
If selected, LFHP guides you to choose an evaluator and a contractor inside the portal and to finalize your FORTIFIED scope. If not selected, keep your profile active for the next round.
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Eligibility & homeowner responsibilities
Review these highlights before you register. The official LFHP rules control, but this summary will help you self-screen and prepare.
- Primary residence only. You’ll verify homestead exemption during the process.
- Home types not eligible: new construction, condominiums, and mobile homes.
- Foundation limits: unrestrained stacked masonry/stone (dry-stack) foundations are ineligible without an approved retrofit.
- Insurance: active homeowners policy with wind coverage required; homes in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas also need flood insurance.
- Condition: the home must be in good repair as determined by a FORTIFIED Evaluator.
- Scope: no patchwork — roof covering replacement must be the entire, contiguous roof covering.
- Claims disclosure: disclose any open or recent roof claims during the grant process.
- Funding & fees: LFHP provides up to $10,000 toward your project; funds are paid directly to contractors. You are responsible for costs above the grant and for all evaluator fees (per evaluator pricing).
- Process discipline: do not start work or select professionals outside the portal; early starts are not eligible. Contractors must obtain all required permits, and you should review the Initial Pre-Site Inspection Report with your contractor.
If these items describe your home and plan, you’re a strong candidate to register during Sept. 2–12.
What the LFHP grant helps you build — a true FORTIFIED™ roof
LFHP funding targets the details that most often fail in storms. A grant-ready scope usually contains the following elements, all verified by a third-party evaluator:
- Sealed roof deck — continuous secondary water barrier beneath the roof covering.
- Reinforced edges — upgraded starter, drip, and rake details to resist uplift and stop wind-driven rain at the perimeter.
- Stronger deck attachment — enhanced nailing schedules so the deck stays connected to the structure.
- Verified flashings & penetrations — layered details at roof-to-wall, valleys, chimneys, skylights, and vents.
- Balanced attic ventilation — soffit intake and ridge exhaust sized by NFA to control heat and moisture.
For a plain-English overview of scope and installation sequencing, see our page on Certified FORTIFIED roof installation, then review roof replacement & installation for timelines and clean jobsite practices.
Timeline — from lottery email to final certification
Clarity on milestones helps you coordinate family schedules and weather windows. Here is the typical sequence once you’re selected.
1) Pre-site evaluation & photos
Your evaluator confirms deck condition, ventilation pathways, edges, and penetrations. You’ll receive a pre-site report that becomes the basis for your scope and permits.
2) Scope & proposal
We draft a line-item proposal that aligns with LFHP and IBHS FORTIFIED criteria — sealed roof deck, reinforced edges, deck attachment, and flashings — with options where appropriate.
3) Permits & scheduling
Contractor obtains permits; we schedule around a stable forecast and stage materials safely to protect landscaping and access.
4) Installation & dry-in
Crews remove the covering, repair decking as needed, install the sealed deck and edge details, then complete the field per manufacturer instructions. Daily magnet sweeps keep the site clean.
5) Evaluations & documentation
Evaluator visits at required milestones. You receive photo-rich documentation for your records and insurance conversations.
6) Certification & close-out
Upon approval, your FORTIFIED documentation is issued. We provide warranties, care guidance, and a maintenance checklist.
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Documents & photos you’ll want ready
Having files organized makes the process smoother and minimizes follow-ups from the portal.
- Proof of ownership and primary residence (homestead exemption screenshot or letter).
- Active policy declarations for wind coverage; flood policy declarations if in a SFHA.
- Wide and close roof photos — all elevations, valleys, roof-to-wall transitions, and any low-slope tie-ins.
- Any prior claim documentation related to the roof.
- Your ID and best email/phone for portal notices and evaluator coordination.
If you’re unsure about any item, we’ll checklist your project during a free consult and format images the portal accepts.
Budgeting — what the grant pays vs. what you pay
LFHP grants cover up to $10,000 toward your FORTIFIED roof scope and pay contractors directly. You cover any remaining balance and evaluator fees. The exact out-of-pocket depends on geometry, materials, and decking repairs.
- Expect line items for sealed deck methods, reinforced edges, attachment schedules, flashings, ventilation, and any deck repairs.
- We can show multiple price paths — standard vs. FORTIFIED — so you can compare immediate spend to long-term resilience.
For ballpark planning by material and slope, consult our statewide guide to Cost of a New Roof in Louisiana. We’ll tailor numbers to your home after an on-site assessment.
Coastal Zone specifics — and how to check eligibility
This round is limited to the Louisiana Coastal Zone and to Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Westlake addresses. The official portal provides a map tool: enter your address to confirm it lies within the blue-shaded Coastal Zone boundary. If you sit outside the boundary, keep your profile active for future rounds that may widen eligibility.
Remember, you can register anytime during Sept. 2–12 — day one and day ten have the same odds — so take a moment to confirm your address and policy documents before you click Register.
Storm just hit? Stabilize first, then align with LFHP
If a recent storm exposed leaks, the priority is safe dry-in and documentation — tarps, photos, simple logs of what was covered and why. Once stable, we’ll scope permanent work that meets LFHP rules so you can move quickly if you’re selected. Learn our process on storm damage roof restoration.
Common pitfalls to avoid — save time and eligibility
A few missteps can slow you down or jeopardize eligibility. Keep these in mind while you prepare.
- Don’t start roof work before approval or hire outside the portal — early starts are ineligible.
- Don’t rely on caulk for wall flashings — LFHP expects layered metal and membrane details.
- Don’t forget ventilation — sealed decks work best with balanced intake and ridge exhaust.
- Don’t skip permits — they are required and checked by evaluators.
We’ll review these in your proposal so you head into the lottery with confidence and a clean file.
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backed by lifetime workmanship warranty.
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FAQ — quick answers before you click “Register”
These are the most common questions we hear from homeowners getting ready for the LFHP lottery.
Does registering early increase my chances?
No. Everyone who registers between Sept. 2 (8:00 a.m.) and Sept. 12 (5:00 p.m.) has the same chance in the random drawing.
Can I apply if my roof isn’t leaking yet?
Yes. Many homeowners replace aging roofs proactively with a documented FORTIFIED roof upgrade instead of waiting for storm damage.
Can I do partial roof repairs with grant funds?
No. For roof covering replacement, the program requires replacing the entire contiguous covering — patchwork isn’t eligible.
Who pays the evaluator?
You do. Evaluator fees are set by the evaluator and are the homeowner’s responsibility, even when you receive the grant.
What happens if I’m not selected?
Keep your profile active. LFHP runs multiple rounds; some past registrants are automatically entered in subsequent lotteries.
Next steps — get a grant-ready scope now
Want to hit the ground running if selected? We’ll inspect your roof, outline a grant-ready FORTIFIED roof scope with sealed roof deck and reinforced edges, and leave you with a clear proposal that aligns to the portal’s process. Prefer one easy call? Reach our local crews here: New Orleans/Jefferson — (504) 833-1835; Slidell/Lacombe — (985) 643-6611; Mandeville/Covington — (985) 626-3755; Baton Rouge — (225) 766-4244; Gulf Coast — (228) 467-7484.
Project Cost Estimator — Louisiana & Mississippi Gulf Coast
Planning roof replacement or exterior upgrades? Use our calculator to get a quick, location-aware estimate for roof replacement cost in Louisiana, siding installation, impact-resistant windows, seamless gutters, or patio covers. Select your home size, materials, and options — including IBHS FORTIFIED™ roof upgrades — and see a realistic ballpark based on typical regional rates. This is a planning estimate; your final proposal is confirmed after an on-site assessment by Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC).
Project Estimator
Attention — This tool provides preliminary budget ranges for planning only and does not constitute a quote, offer, or contract. Final pricing will be issued by Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) only after an on-site assessment, measurements, and a written proposal. Amounts may change based on design selections, access, structural conditions, permitting and code requirements, labor markets, and material availability. Taxes, fees, and unforeseen conditions are excluded unless expressly stated.
