New Orleans Affordable Homeownership, Inc. (NOAH) was formed in December 1989 to develop, promote and administer housing initiatives, economic development programs, youth enhancement and senior services on behalf of the city of New Orleans via the Office of Planning and Development, formerly the Mayor’s Division of Housing and Neighborhood Development. NOAH, formerly the Urban Homeowners Corporation’s, main focus is to promote and provide safe, decent, affordable and healthy homes for the citizens of New Orleans. This goal has been accomplished by the variety of services NOAH has provided. These services include newly constructed homes, housing rehabilitation projects, homeownership opportunities, home maintenance, job training and development and the development of safe, decent, affordable rental units. NOAH, in partnership with the Office of Planning and Development, has also provided numerous environmental training workshops for staff and contractors working in Orleans Parish.
