So what’s happening in the New Orleans renovation arena? Well, it’s called “jackin’ your house up.” Many of the homes in the flood prone areas took advantage of a Federal program to help them raise their homes above flood level. Here are two examples. Also, here are two homes waiting for renovation or the wrecking ball.
This house screams potential.
Going up five feet.
Going up eight feet.
Different requirements depending on where you lived in the city.