Texas General Land Office launches disaster recovery programs for Fort Bend County homeowners

"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.