Office of Community Development (OCD) - BATON ROUGE

Office of Community Development (OCD) - BATON ROUGE offers Housing Programs: Homebuyer's Assistance Program --- Mortgage assistance for lower income first-time homebuyers. Home Ownership Center --- Information on courses for prospective first-time homebuyers. Housing Rehabilitation Contracting Opportunities --- Qualifications and steps necessary for a contractor to participate in the Rehab Programs offered through the Office of Community Development. Housing Rehabilitation Grants-Homeowner --- Grants for very low income owner-occupants of substandard housing to bring their home into compliance with the housing code. Housing Rehabilitation Loans-Homeowner --- Low interest mortgage loans provided to lower income households to rehabilitate their homes. Lead-Based Paint Information --- Rules and regulations on lead-based paint evaluation and abetment, and informative brochures and forms on lead-based paint hazards. New Housing Developments   --- New construction affordable housing being built  for sale to homebuyers. Rental Housing Rehabilitation Loans ---Secured mortgage low interest loans available to rental property owners for rehabilitation of substandard housing at affordable rents to lower income tenants. Volunteer Housing Program --- Assistance with supplies for non-profits offering volunteer labor to repair low income housing. Weatherization Assistance Program --- Energy conservation/weatherization improvements to housing units occupied by very low income residents of East Baton Rouge Parish. Hours of Operations: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday