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HB 339

PARISH/ORLEANS: Provides relative to certain housing developments in the city of New Orleans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mandie Landry

HB 339 modifies New Orleans housing development policies, but specific provisions remain unclear pending committee review and bill text availability.

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
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Bill Summary · HB 339

Legislative bill overview

HB 339 is a Louisiana bill introduced by Representative Mandie Landry that addresses specific housing development policies or regulations applicable to New Orleans. The bill's exact provisions are not detailed in the available information, but it has been referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs, indicating it deals with local development and land-use matters.

Why is this important

Housing policy directly affects affordability, neighborhood development patterns, and economic opportunity in New Orleans—a city with significant housing challenges including post-disaster recovery needs and affordability concerns. Legislative changes to housing development requirements or incentives can shape urban growth, property values, and community character for years to come.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity unknown: Without the bill's actual text, the nature of the provision is unclear—it could involve zoning changes, developer incentives, affordability requirements, or density regulations that might benefit or burden different stakeholder groups differently
  • Development vs. preservation tension: New Orleans housing bills often pit economic development and new construction against historic preservation and existing community protection
  • Equity and displacement concerns: Housing development policies can accelerate gentrification or improve neighborhood conditions depending on design, making fairness and community input critical issues

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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