Harris County expects to receive about $61 million this fall in federal community development block grant disaster recovery funding to help cover damage caused by last spring’s floods.
The city of Humble could see between $1 million and $2 million for its unmet flood damage needs while unincorporated Harris County and the city of Houston can expect $12 million to $17 million, according to Christy Lambright, assistant director of planning in the Harris County Community Services Department.
“This grant is for unmet needs, things you have not already done,” she said.
The grant was awarded to address flooding around the Greater Houston area in April and May of 2016. Known colloquially as the “Tax Day Floods,” the event caused $27 million in damages in Houston, $176,000 in Humble and $3 million in unincorporated Harris County, Lambert said.
Community development block grants come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development but the Texas General Land Office will deliver the money to Harris County, Lambright said.
Other beneficiaries include Jersey Village, Tomball, Katy, Pasadena and Baytown — the cities can expect $1 million to $2 million in grant funds, Lambright said.