Harvey Repair, Rebuild Assistance Still Available for Harris County Residents
Assistance is still available for those who live in Harris County if you have not yet repaired or rebuilt your home damaged in Hurricane Harvey. Applications are NOT for reimbursement.
They are for repairs and rehab handled through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contractors, that meet HUD specs. So forget about marble floors and countertops, adding garages or extra bedrooms, or upgrading to top-of-the-line appliances.
As long as you live in Harris County and you meet the requirements, you can still submit an application. However, understand that Harris County (compared to the City) has far more funding available than applications in its pipeline. Also understand that you can apply through the Texas General Land Office (GLO), which now handles applications for HUD; you don’t need to go through the City or County directly.
Types of Help Available
The GLO can provide homeowner assistance through:
- Repairing and rehabilitating homes
- Reconstruction
- Improving a damaged home so that it is more resilient against natural disasters
- Elevating homes above flood level
How to Apply
How and where to apply depends on whether you live inside the City of Houston or out.
If you live in Harris County but OUTSIDE the City of Houston:
- Apply online here.
- Download and complete a paper application below. Applications can be submitted by email at harriscounty.glo@recovery.texas.gov or mail to Homeowner Assistance Program 2100 Space Park Drive, Suite 104, Houston, TX 77058.
- Call 346-222-4686 or 1-866-317-1998 (toll free) and a regional office team member will assist with the application process.
If you live in Harris and are INSIDE the City of Houston:
This page explains all the necessary steps and documents: https://recovery.texas.gov/hap/houston. You also have three easy options.
- Apply online here.
- Download and complete a paper application below. Applications can be submitted by email at houston.glo@recovery.texas.gov or mail to Homeowner Assistance Program 2100 Space Park Drive, Suite 104, Houston, TX 77058.
- Call 346-222-4686 or 1-866-317-1998 (toll free) and a regional office team member will assist with the application process.
All Documents Necessary Before Apps Will Be Processed
Applications, including all necessary documentation, must be completed and submitted BEFORE the GLO and its partners will begin processing it for eligibility. Each application submitted must be individually evaluated to determine eligibility. Please use this checklist for reference whether you live inside or outside of the City.
Without enough qualified applicants, GLO will be forced to send the money back to Washington. So hurry, before the money goes away or runs out.
What to Expect
Potential applicants can watch this video about What to Expect.
The GLO created this video about homeowners who received assistance through this program. Here’s another showing a homeowner who just received keys to a rebuilt home.
Posted by Bob Rehak on 3/15/2021
1295 Days since Hurricane Harvey
