House Bill No. by Representative Mandie Landry aims to facilitate the development of low-income housing in New Orleans by enacting new provisions under R.S. 33:4740.1. The bill stipulates that proposed low-income housing developments funded by low-income housing tax credits from the Louisiana Housing Corporation will not be subject to the conditional use process outlined in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans. This exemption allows such developments to be permitted in any zoning district where residential dwellings are allowed, thereby streamlining the approval process for these projects.

Additionally, the bill provides that these low-income housing developments will be eligible for a development bonus as specified in Article 5.10.C of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and in Ordinance No. 28,036 of the Mayor Council Series. This legislative change is intended to promote the construction of affordable housing options in the city, addressing the pressing need for low-income housing while simplifying the regulatory framework that governs such developments.