NEW ROADS — The Pointe Coupee Parish government is applying for state grant funding to remove blighted and condemned buildings across the parish. 

According to parish officials, the funds can be used to remove residential and commercial structures. The grant money, if approved, will cover all costs for demolition and removal at no cost to property owners. 

The property owners of these structures will maintain ownership of the property, the parish reassured. 

The parish is also asking property owners to volunteer their property for removal in an effort to remove blight. Those who want their property considered should contact the parish government at 225-240-7950 or jhendrix@pcparish.org by Aug. 15.