Housing Repair Program Executed to Help Thousands of Homeowners Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance Program is now available in all eligible Hurricane Harvey affected counties. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) allocated $1.098 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for rehabilitation and reconstruction of thousands of owner-occupied single-family homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Homeowners in Harris County and the city of Houston will be able to apply for similar programs funded by direct allocations.
Potential applicants should review the Homeowner Assistance Program Checklist to have all applicable documents ready prior to applying. Interested homeowners should visit http://recovery.texas.gov/hap to apply online or download a printable version of the application. Potential applicants can also find in-person assistance at regional Homeowner Assistance Program offices serving their area. In addition to a main office in each region, each county will have at least one application drop off location or satellite office. Additional satellite offices and application intake locations may be announced in the future. For assistance, interested participants can email cdr@recovery.texas.gov or call 1-844-893-8937.
Public Service Announcements are available in English and Spanish, for radio and television, in 30- and 15-second lengths by visiting http://recovery.texas.gov/hap
Applicants are potentially eligible for assistance within their region if they owned their home, it was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Harvey, and it was their primary residence, among other eligibility factors. The applications will be considered for award on a first-come, first-serve basis, according to the priorities outlined in the Regional Housing Guidelines.
How Can Your Constituents Apply?
Submit an application online by clicking the following links:
VICTORIA:
2208 Leary Lane
Victoria, TX 77901
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
CORPUS CHRISTI:
1314 South Staples Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
ROCKPORT:
2803 Hwy 35 N
Rockport, TX 78382
HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday- 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. -.12 p.m.
FIRST CITY BUILDING:
505 Orleans Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ROSE HILL ACRES TOWN HALL:
100 Jordan Road, Lumberton, TX 77657
Wednesday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ALMA M. CARPENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY:
300 South Ann Street, Sour Lake, TX 77659
Monday - Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
501 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Tuesday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION AND EXPO CENTER:
11475 FM 1442, Orange, Texas 77630
Tuesday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SUGAR CREEK (MAIN OFFICE):
1 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 200
Sugar Land TX 77478
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
W.E. HILL COMMUNITY CENTER:
1000 Main St
Sealy TX 77474
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NESBITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY:
529 Washington Street
Columbus TX 78934
Monday - Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Thursday 10:30-6:30
PALACIOS CITY HALL:
311 Henderson Ave
Palacios TX 77645
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
BROOKSHIRE CONVENTION CENTER:
4029 5th St
Brookshire TX 77423
Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CARDEN-WALLER COOPERATIVE EXTENSION BUILDING - PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY:
250 E. M. Norris Street
Prairie View TX 77445
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHARTON RECOVERY TEAM OFFICES:
307 W. Milam St, Suite 307
Wharton TX 77488
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CONROE:
100 N Interstate 45 Freeway, Suite 100-A, Conroe, Texas 77301
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
TEXAS CITY:
600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 130, Texas City, Texas 77568
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
JASPER:
710 S. Wheeler Street
Jasper, Texas 755951
Monday - Friday 9 a.m - 5 p.m.
OR...
- Download a paper application and mail to or drop off at a regional office
- Visit a HAP regional office for an application and assistance with the application process. Book your appointment by clicking here and select your office
HAP RESOURCES:
Public notices for disaster recovery are found here.
Temporary Housing Update:
FEMA EXTENSION APPROVED FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING UNIT SALES PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE HURRICANE HARVEY SURVIVORS:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a Temporary Housing Units (THU) Sales to Occupants program for Hurricane Harvey survivors still residing in federally funded manufactured housing units and travel trailers. Commissioner Bush sent an official request on Oct. 12 requesting the sales program be made available for eligible survivors in counties and municipalities wishing to participate in the program. To date, the following counties have agreed to participate in the sales program: Austin, Calhoun, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Tyler and Victoria. Please note some cities within these counties have opted out and thus the sales program will adhere to the jurisdiction having authority over the matter.
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FEMA EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR HURRICANE HARVEY SURVIVORS:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a six-month extension for Hurricane Harvey survivors still residing in federally funded manufactured housing units and travel trailers. The deadline was extended from Feb. 25, 2019, to Aug. 25, 2019. Commissioner Bush sent an official request on Oct. 12 asking both for an extension of the deadline for survivors as the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey has made contractor repairs scarce and more than 60 percent of the remaining population in temporary housing units (THU) are low-income families.
The GLO is diligently assisting those remaining in temporary housing units with working toward their permanent housing plan by connecting residents with available housing solution resources such as rental resources, Disaster Case Management, Long-Term Recovery Groups, and ensuring eligible households are aware of the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) resources and application processes. The GLO is also participating in the Joint Housing Solutions Working Group (JHSWG) and leading a sub-committee focused on transitioning THU occupants to their permanent housing plan.
According to federal requirements, FEMA's temporary housing assistance is set to expire on Feb. 25, 2019, 18 months after the date of the disaster. Local governments have the option to opt in or out of the extension. Should a local government entity choose not to participate in the extension, the temporary housing assistance for survivors within their jurisdiction will conclude on Feb. 25, 2019. To date the following counties have opted in to allow for the extension: Aransas, Austin, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Nueces, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Tyler, Victoria and Wharton.
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