Montgomery County deadline for buyout applications set for Nov. 30

The deadline for homeowners affected by flooding from the May storms or Hurricane Beryl to apply for a home buyout is set for Nov. 30.

The details

According to the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the deadline for homeowners affected by the severe weather events in May and July to begin the buyout process is Nov. 30. In order to meet the deadline, residents must fill out the homeowner packet and return it to MCOHSEM in a number of ways including:

• Mail or in person: 9472 Airport Road, Conroe
• Fax: 936-523-3910
• Email: [email protected]

Why it matters

Montgomery County's buyout program is managed by the MCOHSEM in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. According to previous Community Impact reporting, the county has bought out 124 houses through four FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance programs and two HUD Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery programs.