More relief funding is coming to the Greater Houston area following Hurricane Beryl.

The gist

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated nearly $3.6 million to assist residents across Texas and Oklahoma who were experiencing homelessness before Beryl or are now at risk of homelessness, the organization announced in an Aug. 28 news release.

The relief comes from HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing, or RUSH, program, which aims to provide grants to cities and jurisdictions to assist residents facing homelessness by:
  • Providing emergency shelters
  • Assisting with rapid rehousing, including up to 24 months of rental assistance
  • Providing financial assistance for move in costs
  • Providing supportive services for residents who experienced homelessness prior to Beryl
“Addressing the housing needs of impacted communities is one of our priorities,” HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman said in the release. “RUSH funding provides lifesaving assistance to our most vulnerable neighbors who struggle to find safe, stable housing after a disaster strikes.”

Breaking it down


The Greater Houston area will receive $1.49 million in funding, while the rest of Texas will see nearly $1.89 million, according to the release. The jurisdictions will be able to use the funds to help alleviate homelessness in their communities.
About the program

HUD launched the RUSH program in 2022 and has provided nearly $27.3 million to areas affected by disasters, according to the release.