Home Repair Program

Home Repair Program is sponsored by City of Houston, Texas. Provides financial assistance for home repairs, including roof replacements, to low-income homeowners in Houston.

Home Repair | Housing and Community Development Department EPA Notice for Fifth Ward / Kashmere Gardens Area The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently investigating potential adverse health impacts associated with the former Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) wood preservation site located in the Houston Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens area.

Therefore, all Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) homebuyer assistance and home repair programs will temporarily suspend assistance for properties located within the Fifth Ward / Kashmere Gardens UPRR sampling zone boundaries. This suspension will remain in place for the duration of the EPA’s investigation. HCD programs will continue outside of the sampling zone boundaries.

NOTE: Program funding is subject to strict spending deadlines, and we are unable to reserve funds for properties that have not yet completed the environmental review process. Therefore, homeowners and homebuyers will be required to submit a new application in the event of a status change. Currently the Home Repair Program has exhausted all of its funding and is not reviewing additional applicant files at this time.

According to the HRP guidelines, when all funding is exhausted, those who are awaiting assistance must be notified of Home Repair Program closure. Unserved applicants will remain on the existing Home Repair Program list. Applicants will be notified once program funding becomes available.

The Intake Survey is the first step for both the Home Repair Program and Home Repair Program for 2015 Flooding Events, when open. Both programs have exhausted all funding and are closed. Unserved applicants will remain on the existing Home Repair Program list.

Applicants will be notified once program funding becomes available. Questions about Home Repair Program? Call 832-394-6200 .

Complaints, Appeals, & Fraud Tenant / Landlord Relations New Home Development Program Affordable Home Development Program Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funding/Contract Opportunities Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Affordable Home Development Housing Research & Data Center Complaints, Appeals, & Fraud Help is available to repair and rebuild homes of low- and moderate-income homeowners in the City of Houston.

The Single-Family Home Repair Program evaluates damaged homes and helps make repairs needed to protect a homeowner’s life, health, and safety. The program gives consideration to seniors over the age of 62, families with children under the age of 18, and people with disabilities. In cases where homes are severely damaged, the program will reconstruct brand-new homes for homeowners.

If you answer YES to these questions, you are potentially eligible for home repairs: Do you own (have the title) to the home? Is the home your primary residence? Are your property taxes current (or on an approved payment plan) and paid to the City of Houston?

Is your income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (Español) ? Is the home outside the floodway? ( Check ) These basic requirements must be met for the Home Repair Program and the Home Repair Program for 2015 Flooding Events.

Additional requirements may differ between programs and will be noted in the application process. Questions about the program? Program details for the City of Houston’s DR24 Single-Family Home Repair Program are now available.

Residents are encouraged to visit the program webpage NOW to: Review eligibility requirements Read the Program Guidelines View the Required Document Checklist Houston Disaster and Recovery Expo HCD and its community partners will host the Houston Disaster & Recovery Expo on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a. m. to 1 p.

m. at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center. Attendees will have the first opportunity to receive a physical DR24 application and speak directly with onsite intake specialists about eligibility, required documents, and the application process.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Have questions? Contact Latasha Smith at Latasha. Smith@houstontx.

gov . At this time, the City has five options for home repairs: Single-Family Home Repair The Single-Family Home Repair Program evaluates damaged homes and helps make repairs needed to protect a homeowner’s life, health, and safety. The program gives consideration to seniors over the age of 62, families with children under the age of 18, and people with disabilities.

In cases where homes are severely damaged, the program will reconstruct brand-new homes for homeowners. Disaster Recovery 2015 (DR15) The Single-Family Home Repair Program provides long-term relief and recovery through two pathways: direct assistance through rehabilitation or reconstruction.

NOTICE TO HoAP APPLICANTS Disaster Recovery 2017 (DR17) The Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program (HoAP) helps eligible homeowners recover after Hurricane Harvey by reimbursing the costs of repairs. HoAP Guidelines version 1. 8 reduced the compliance period for construction projects (rehabilitation and reconstruction) to 3 years with a recorded deed restriction.

Program Administrators will be contacting homeowners. We encourage participants to have an amended contract signed by May 31, 2024.

The below outlines the requirements to obtain the new compliance period: Homeowner(s) provide proof that the property is in compliance (i.e. current insurance document) Homeowner(s) sign outstanding documents (i.e. construction inspection documents) Homeowner(s) sign amended contracts To ask a question or submit a comment, please call 832. 394. 6200 or e-mail housingrecovery@houstontx.

gov . Applications Temporarily Paused Disaster Recovery 2021 (Winter Storm URI) The Single-Family Home Repair Program provides long-term relief and recovery through two pathways: reimbursement for completed repairs or direct assistance through rehabilitation or reconstruction.

DR21 Applications Temporarily Paused The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department is temporarily pausing the acceptance of new Disaster Recovery 2021 applications due to the high volume of submissions already received. Applications currently in the pipeline will continue to be reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

This temporary pause allows HCD to thoroughly review existing applications and support applicants already moving through the process. Updates regarding the acceptance of new applications will be posted on this webpage as they become available. For questions or assistance related to this temporary pause, please contact HCD at 832-394-6200 or singlefamilyeligibility@houstontx.

gov . While new DR21 applications are temporarily paused, additional disaster recovery programs are anticipated in the near future. Please continue to visit houstontx.

gov/hcdrecovery for future program announcements and updates. (Derecho and Hurricane Beryl) Single-Family DR24 Home Repair Program The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department’s DR24 Single-Family Home Repair Program provides rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance to eligible Houston homeowners whose primary residences were damaged by the May 2024 Derecho or Hurricane Beryl.

While these programs have similar offerings, eligibility requirements and waiting times may differ. The City’s inspectors will determine how much needs to be repaired and estimate the costs for repairs. The total cost for repair will determine the length of the affordability period, which is how long a homeowner is required to stay in their home after repairs are made.

If a homeowner sells or leases out their home before the end of the affordability period, they will be asked to repay a portion of the cost of the repairs made. Emergency & Minor Repairs Moderate & Substantial Rehabilitation Substantial Gut Rehabilitation $80,000. 01 to $200,000.

00 Minor rehabilitations are made to alleviate hazards to life, health, and safety. Minor repairs include repairs on roofing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, siding/trim, windows, and doors. Major rehabilitations preserve the existing home while also renovating a limited and specific area of the home.

These repairs can be done on: structure, siding/trim, windows, doors, roof repairs or replacement, any substantial system such as HVAC, water, and wastewater, or anything else needed to make the house suitable for living. Reconstructions are offered when the costs of major rehabilitations pass $80,000. The program will then demolish the existing structure and rebuild a home with new, economy-grade finishes.

Program Guidelines for 2015 Disasters VCS Architects is proud to design more than 300 residential homes in partnership with the City of Houston, including 80 master plans spanning multiple architectural styles across Houston's diverse neighborhoods. Augusta Residential Design Broadway Residential Design Isaiah Residential Design Justic Residential Design Lawson Residential Design Thomas Residential Design Same homeowner. Same home.

20 years later… a NEW chapter. She bought her home at 28. Nearly two decades of homeownership later, Harriet found herself facing a challenge she couldn’t ignore: mold in her home.

Through the City of Houston’s Home Repair Program, she was connected to the critical long-term support needed to restore the home she loves. Her home received a full reconstruction, helping ensure she can continue living with comfort, safety, and dignity for years to come.

Harriet’s story is a powerful reminder of what home preservation truly means: protecting stability, strengthening neighborhoods, and helping Houstonians remain rooted in the communities they call home. HCD is doing the work, and we’re committed to keeping it going. Because it’s never too late for a new chapter.

2100 Travis Street, 9th Floor