The big picture
The Texas General Land Office announced $287.2 million in disaster recovery funds allocated for single-family homeowners affected by weather during 2024 in 27 counties, including Fort Bend County, officials announced in a July 9 news release. Homes must be the homeowner’s primary residence to qualify.
The programs, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, include:
- $244.1 million for the Homeowner Assistance Program for repairing and reconstructing single-family homes
- $43.1 million for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program for home repairs between $3,000-$75,000
"The Texas General Land Office’s housing programs have helped more than 12,000 Texas families rebuild their homes and their lives,” Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said in the release.
Zooming out
The program is also available for several other Houston area counties, including Montgomery, Brazoria and Galveston, per the release.
However, Harris County and city of Houston residents are not eligible for these programs and instead should apply for programs directly through their governmental entities, which previously received HUD funding, including $67.33 million to Harris County and $314.65 million to the city of Houston, according to the GLO’s website.
Looking ahead
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with preference to those who apply first, per the release.
Applicants must also submit needed documentation such as identity, home ownership, mortgage and property tax payments, and flood insurance for consideration.
