Disaster Zones Get Rule-Bending Boost for Quicker Rebuilds in Louisiana
Published Date: 8/5/2025
Notice
Summary
This notice lets Louisiana, Kauai County (Hawaii), and American Samoa bend some rules for their disaster recovery and mitigation grants. These changes help them use their Community Development Block Grant money faster and smarter after disasters. The updates affect how and when they spend the funds, making recovery smoother and more flexible.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Louisiana CDBG-DR/MIT Rule Waivers
HUD granted the State of Louisiana waivers and alternative requirements for Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery (CDBG-DR) and mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds awarded under the public laws cited in this notice so Louisiana can change how and when it spends those funds to speed disaster recovery and mitigation.
Kauai County CDBG-DR/MIT Flexibility
HUD granted Kauai County, Hawaii waivers and alternative requirements for Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery (CDBG-DR) and mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds awarded under the public laws cited in this notice so Kauai County can change how and when it spends those funds to speed disaster recovery and mitigation.
American Samoa CDBG-DR/MIT Waivers
HUD granted American Samoa waivers and alternative requirements for Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery (CDBG-DR) and mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds awarded under the public laws cited in this notice so American Samoa can change how and when it spends those funds to speed disaster recovery and mitigation.
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