Harris County Flood Control Voluntary Home Buyout Program
Harris County Flood Control District
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Harris County Flood Control Voluntary Home Buyout Program in its Houston, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The Harris County Flood Control District operates voluntary home buyout programs using FEMA and HUD CDBG-DR funding, purchasing at-risk properties at fair market value to allow homeowners in flood-prone areas to relocate. The Project Recovery program (post-Harvey) has acquired over 585 residential properties. Participating properties become open green space. Eligibility is limited to homes identified within designated flood mitigation areas.
Homeowners receive fair market value (appraised at pre-event value); no equity penalties for flood damage.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Houston, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Houston Single-Family Home Repair Program Varies by repair scope
- City of Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) Up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance
- Houston Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program Funded per HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grants
- Harris County Home Repair Program Up to $20,000 for minor repairs (seniors/disabled only)
Key Details
- Must be in a Harris County designated flood mitigation acquisition area
- Buyout is voluntary; homeowners receive fair market value
- Funded by FEMA Hazard Mitigation and HUD CDBG-DR grants
- Property becomes permanent open space/greenway after acquisition
- Check with Harris County Flood Control District for current eligible areas
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Harris County Flood Control Voluntary Home Buyout Program in Houston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Harris County Flood Control Voluntary Home Buyout Program in Houston, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Harris County Flood Control District; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 713-578-2000. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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