City of Houston Disaster Recovery Home Repair (Winter Storm URI / DR21)
City of Houston Housing & Community Development, Disaster Recovery
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs City of Houston Disaster Recovery Home Repair (Winter Storm URI / DR21) in its Houston, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
HCD's Disaster Recovery Division administers HUD CDBG-DR funded programs for homeowners impacted by declared disasters, most recently Winter Storm URI (DR21). The Single-Family Home Repair Eligibility Program (SFHREP) streamlines applications and can provide funding from minor repairs to full reconstruction for income-qualified homeowners within Houston city limits. Applications accepted online, by phone, or in-person.
Award amounts range from minor repairs ($5,000-$25,000) to full reconstruction ($75,000-$150,000+) depending on damage and household income.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
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 homeowner within Houston city limits
- Income at or below 80% AMI
- Home must have sustained damage from a declared disaster event
- Priority for seniors 62+, disabled, and families with children under 18
- Apply at houstontx.gov/hcdrecovery or call 832-394-6200
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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- 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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for City of Houston Disaster Recovery Home Repair (Winter Storm URI / DR21) in Houston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for City of Houston Disaster Recovery Home Repair (Winter Storm URI / DR21) in Houston, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Houston Housing & Community Development, Disaster Recovery; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 832-394-6200. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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