DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — The state of Louisiana is now accepting buyout applications from some property owners in a Livingston Parish neighborhood that continually floods.
The buyout program affects property owners in Priority Zone 1 of the Spring Park neighborhood of Denham Springs.
WAFB-TV reports the deadline to apply is Feb. 25.
Mayor Gerard Landry said the program will provide much-needed assistance to Spring Park residents who have dealt with flooding on several occasions in recent years.
The program offers property owners in the affected area 100% of the appraised value, including money for vacant lots.
Property owners and residents can contact a buyout program representative at 866-735-2001 for more information.