References
Sources and citations
This is a consumer guide, not the program itself, so every number on it should be checkable. Below is each figure we publish, grouped by topic, with the source it came from and the date we last verified it. Program facts change by round, so we date them. For your address and the current application window, the Louisiana Department of Insurance is always the live authority.
Grant
Grant cap and reimbursement structure ($10,000, cost reimbursement)
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Homeowner process, three-bid requirement, and 90-day completion window
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FORTIFIED Roof retrofit cost (documented median)
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Most recent registration round (June 1 to 19, 2026) and lottery selection
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Eligibility
Baseline eligibility requirements
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Eligible parishes and address-level tiers
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FORTIFIED standard
FORTIFIED Roof standard requirements
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Designation process and 5-year certificate
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Insurance
Regulation 136 mandate and benchmark discounts (R.S. 22:1483)
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Carrier FORTIFIED Roof discounts, wind or hurricane portion
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Tax
2025 Louisiana FORTIFIED tax credit, grant exemption, and retrofit deduction
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