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How to Apply for New Orleans, Louisiana Water Rebates

For income-qualified, owner-occupied homes in the Gentilly area. NORA installs up to $25,000 in stormwater green infrastructure at no cost. Confirm income eligibility and service area before applying.

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Confirm location and income

    Check that your home is in the current Gentilly intake area on the NORA program page and that your household income is at or below the program threshold.

    Open the NORA CAP page
  2. 2

    Apply with documentation

    Apply through NORA and provide proof of owner-occupancy and household income. The program is for income-qualified, owner-occupied homes.

  3. 3

    Site assessment and selection

    Work with NORA on a site assessment to choose green infrastructure such as rain gardens, permeable pavement, planter boxes, infiltration trenches, rain barrels, or trees.

  4. 4

    NORA installs at no cost

    NORA installs the approved improvements, up to $25,000 in value, at no cost to the homeowner.

Two gates decide eligibility: your home has to be in the current intake area and your household income has to be at or below the threshold. Confirm both before you apply.

Full Program Details

See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.

New Orleans, Louisiana Water Rebates — full guide