The Town of Jonesboro has been added to the 2025 Louisiana Blue Tarp Program for the Central Louisiana (CENLA) region. Applications for roof repair or replacement will be taken from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on November 17th, at the Jonesboro City Hall, located at 128 Allen Avenue. If you prefer to complete your application online or by mail, you may do so at: bluetarpcenla@lhc.la.gov

On November 12th, Town of Jonesboro Mayor James “Spike” Harris made the following announcement. 

The Town of Jonesboro, in partnership with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC), is excited to announce that our community has been added to the 2025 Blue Tarp Program – CENLA Region. A special thank you to State Representative Jack McFarland for working closely with us to ensure Jackson Parish was included in this much-needed effort. LHC-CENLA will be on site at Jonesboro City Hall on November 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to assist residents with completing their applications for roof repair or replacement. Let’s spread the word and make sure every eligible homeowner takes advantage of this opportunity!
Mayor J. Spike Harris

About the Louisiana Blue Tarp Program

The Louisiana Blue Tarp Program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant to cover the costs of needed roof repairs and/or replacement for owner-occupied homes. Qualifying homeowners will be eligible to receive Louisiana Blue Tarp funds as a grant not to exceed $15,000.00. All applicants receiving grant funds will be required to sign a grant agreement to include restrictions preventing the sale of the property for a period of two years. If sold within two years, the recipient will be required to reimburse to LHC the full amount of funding received through the Louisiana Blue Tarp Program.