Application now available for home rebuilding and repair reimbursement programs in 27 eligible counties
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced applications for home rebuilding and repair reimbursement programs are now available in 27 federally designated counties impacted by multiple disasters in 2024*. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) allocated $244,100,000 for the Homeowner Assistance Program to help repair and reconstruct owner occupied single-family homes. The GLO also allocated $43,100,000 for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program to provide eligible applicants with reimbursement for out-of-pocket home repairs between $3,000 and $75,000 for stick-built homes and $3,000 and $50,000 for Manufactured Housing Units.
*Please note, these funds are allocated by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) specifically for those impacted by the 2024 disasters and are not eligible for communities impacted by the 2025 Hill Country floods. Should funds be allocated, the GLO will administer similar programs for HUD designated eligible counties.
"The Texas General Land Office’s housing programs have helped more than 12,000 Texas families rebuild their homes – and their lives,” said Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. “In 2024, many Texas communities experienced significant damage from severe storms including devastating straight-line winds, tornados, and Hurricane Beryl. While many communities are familiar with the GLO’s housing efforts, many are new to the programs. We hope homeowners still struggling to recover in the 27 eligible counties will visit recovery.texas.gov/apply to learn more and apply.”
The programs are only available for a main home (primary residence). Homeowners can only apply for one of the two programs - either reimbursement or repair/reconstruction assistance. An application must be submitted along with required documents for consideration. Applications for both programs will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and eligible homeowners are encouraged to apply immediately.
