Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Critical Home Repairs

Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Critical Home Repairs is available to homeowners in New Orleans, LA.

Rebuilding Together New Orleans provides free critical health and safety repairs to low-income Orleans Parish homeowners, facilitated by volunteer labor. Priority is given to elderly, disabled, veterans, and single-parent households with minor children. Services include structural repairs, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and accessibility modifications. Due to high demand, response time may be up to one week.

No cost to eligible homeowner; all materials and labor are volunteer-provided. Service value can range from $3,000-$25,000+.

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Free critical health and safety repairs for low-income homeowners
  • Priority for elderly, disabled, veterans, and single parents
  • Must be an Orleans Parish homeowner
  • Services: roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and accessibility
  • Call or text (504) 264-1815; allow up to 1 week for response

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

504-264-1815

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing; high volume,allow up to one week for response after application

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Critical Home Repairs in New Orleans?

Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Critical Home Repairs is open to homeowners in New Orleans, LA. It serves seniors. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Critical Home Repairs in New Orleans, LA?

Apply directly with Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) using the official program link on this page or call 504-264-1815. There is no middleman and no fee.

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