The rate of home ownership in the Lower 9th Ward is about 58% ... one of the highest rates of home ownership in the city.
You know better than me about the percentage of homeownership in New Orleans.
But I stand my observation (Message #11) that not many homeowners will meet the criteria set by HUD for getting their mortgage assistence, as being reported by UPI.
Specifically, homes must be repaired within a certain time, the people must have their own funds to complete the repairs, amd they must have employment.
Judging by photos I've seen of the damaged homes, I don't think this is going to be very helpful.
I ask you, what does percent of home ownership have to do with this assessment?