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Property Tax Payment Deadline Extended Until Monday

The City of New Orleans today issued a reminder that Monday, February 1, 2016, is the payment deadline for 2016 property taxes. Residents are strongly encouraged to pay their property taxes online or by mail on or before Monday, Feb. 1 to avoid long lines at City Hall.

New Orleans’ Affordable Housing Options Increase with The Deaconess Apartments

Dignitaries, developers, and residents celebrated the grand opening today of The Deaconess apartments at 2535 Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans. Formerly the Bethany Nursing Home, the renovated, 40-unit complex was awarded a $400,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant in 2014 from First NBC Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas).

Isaac CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Floodplains and Wetlands Notice Early Public Review Notice

This shall serve as notice that St. John the Baptist Parish has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations located at 24 CFR 55.20, Subpart C- Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands, to determine the potential affects that the St. John the Baptist Isaac CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Program may have on floodplains and wetlands located with St. John the Baptist Parish.

Monthly Online Auction for Adjudicated Properties on Wednesday

The City of New Orleans will host its fourth in a series of online monthly auctions for adjudicated properties on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., subject to a rolling close in the case of last-minute competitive bidding. The City is scheduled to sell about 100 properties throughout the community, where winning bidders will receive full ownership and title insurance for each property. The City also reminds residents that there are over 1,000 properties still available for deposit to begin the research and notification processes before an auction may be scheduled.

City to Auction Four Properties This Friday

This Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, the City of New Orleans will auction four City-owned properties in the City Hall Council Chambers at 10 a.m. The Department of Property Management through the Division of Real Estate and Records will conduct the auction. Registration begins at 9 a.m

September Adjudicated Property Auction Sells 145 Properties

On Sept. 2, the third in a series of innovative online monthly auctions for adjudicated properties brought in over $3.25 million after 345 people placed more than 12,500 bids to buy 145 of the 146 properties that were for sale. In addition, 15 delinquent accounts of $408,646 were paid in full in the weeks leading up to the auction. The next auction, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, currently includes 111 properties scheduled for sale.

Third Online Auction for Adjudicated Properties on Wednesday

The City of New Orleans will host its third in a series of online monthly auctions for adjudicated properties on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., subject to a rolling close in the case of last-minute competitive bidding. The City is scheduled to sell about 155 properties throughout the community, where winning bidders will receive full ownership and title insurance for each property. The City also reminds residents that there are over 1,000 properties still available for deposit to begin the research and notification processes before an auction may be scheduled.

Top Louisiana Real Estate Company Ranks on the 2015 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest...

Inc. has announced that Darren James Real Estate Experts has earned the position of 975th on the 2015 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. Darren James Real Estate's revenue has increased by 900 percent in the last three years and has only been open since 2011. One of only 29 Louisiana businesses to make the list, Darren James Real Estate Experts was the only Louisiana real estate firm to be honored by Inc.

City Sells All 170 Properties in August Adjudicated Property Auction

On Aug. 5, the second in a series of innovative online monthly auctions for adjudicated properties brought in over $4 million after 417 people placed more than 14,600 bids to buy all 170 properties that were for sale. In addition, 15 delinquent accounts of $525,657.11 were paid in full in the weeks leading up to the auction. Altogether, the adjudicated property auction process has so far brought in more than $8.3 million for the City of New Orleans through two auctions and is helping to revive economic activity and create a fairer tax system

Second Online Auction for Adjudicated Property Auction Scheduled for Aug. 5

The City of New Orleans will host its second in a series of online monthly auctions for adjudicated properties on Aug. 5, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., subject to a rolling close in the case of last-minute competitive bidding. The City is scheduled to sell about 176 properties throughout the community, where winning bidders will receive full ownership of each property. The City also reminds residents that there are over 1,000 properties still available for deposit to begin the research and notification processes before an auction may be scheduled.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, ZONING/QUALITY OF LIFE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SWEEP

The streets included in the sweep were 4th Street, Ames Boulevard, Eiseman Avenue, Field Street, and Pine Street. Property Maintenance issued 41 citations to properties for various violations, including structures in disrepair, high grass and weeds, and inoperable vehicles

Single Mom Buys Home with HELP from BancorpSouth and FHLB Dallas

Putting down roots after a major life change can be a challenge, but 28-year-old Ashton Woods knew that's what she needed to do for her two sons. Sharing a one-bedroom apartment left the family in dire need of additional space. Yet, the costs of raising her children meant Ms. Woods could not afford to save for a down payment on a home

First Online Auction for Adjudicated Properties Now Underway

Today, the City of New Orleans began the first in a series of online monthly auctions for adjudicated properties. The auction is now underway and will end at 8:00 p.m., subject to a rolling close in the case of last-minute competitive bidding. The City is selling more than 80 properties throughout the city, providing winning bidders with full ownership of each property

JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, ZONING, QUALITY OF LIFE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SWEEP

The Jefferson Parish Department of Property Maintenance, Zoning, Quality of Life conducted a sweep on the Westbank in Council District 2 on June 25, 2015.

First Online Auction for Adjudicated Properties Scheduled for July 1

The City of New Orleans will host the first in a series of online monthly auctions for adjudicated properties on July 1, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to a rolling close in the case of last-minute competitive bidding. The City is scheduled to sell about 89 properties throughout the city, and the sale will provide winning bidders with full ownership of each property.

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T & I Committee Passes Graves’ Legislation to Improve Disaster Recovery

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced a slate of bills today, including a bipartisan disaster relief bill authored by Reps. Garret Graves (LA-6) and Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.). The legislation, H.R. 1311 is designed to help communities recover from disasters and increase disaster program transparency and oversight