Disaster Recovery 2024 - Derecho and Hurricane Beryl
Single-Family 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.
Coming Soon: August 2026
A new recovery resource is coming to Houston. The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department will launch the DR24 Single-Family Home Repair Program to help eligible homeowners repair or rebuild primary residences damaged by the May 2024 Derecho or Hurricane Beryl.
Assistance may include up to $100,000 for home repairs or up to $300,000 for full reconstruction.
While initial priority will be given to seniors, persons with disabilities, and disabled veterans, all impacted residents with household incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) are encouraged to apply.
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Program Overview
The program provides major repair and rebuilding assistance designed to restore safe and livable housing conditions and help homes better withstand future storms.
Please Note:
Applicants are only eligible to participate in one of the two pathways.
Home Repair
- Eligible homeowners may receive up to $100,000 to repair and restore their existing home.
- Assistance may address critical damage and bring the property into compliance with current safety, building, and livability standards.
New Home Construction
- Eligible homeowners whose homes cannot be reasonably repaired may receive up to $300,000 for full reconstruction.
- Assistance supports the replacement of severely damaged homes with safe, resilient housing built to current standards.
Residents should review the program’s eligibility requirements, required documentation, and application instructions before submitting an application.
Step 1: Understanding Basic Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- The home must be the applicant’s primary residence
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The property must be located within Houston city limits.
(Use our mapping tool to check your eligibility ) - The property must be located outside of a designated floodway.
- The home must have sustained damage from the May 2024 Derecho and/or Hurricane Beryl.
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The household must have an income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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Step 2: Understanding Application Requirements
- Review the Program Guidelines
- Review the application and required document packet
- Review the documents checklist to ensure you have what’s needed to apply
Step 3: Ready to Apply
- Download and complete the application
- Complete all required forms in the document packet
- Gather supporting documents
- Submit completed packet
Complete the application and required documents, then submit (copies only):
In Person or Mail In
Drop Off at our location
Housing & Community Development DepartmentAttn: DR21 Program
2100 Travis Street, 9th Floor
Houston, TX, 77002 View Map
Community Outreach
HCD is connecting directly with residents across Houston!
Join us at one of our community outreach events to learn more about the DR-21 Home Repair Program, ask questions, and get assistance with your application.
For the latest schedule of events, please visit our Calendar of Events for upcoming opportunities in your area, or subscribe to our Subscribe to our email list
Step 4: Application ID
After HCD receives your application, you will be assigned an application ID number. Your ID number will be provided by:
U.S. Mail
If an email address was included in your application
Phone
Program Guidelines and Feedback
We welcome any questions or feedback regarding this program. We can be reached at the following:
2100 Travis St., 9th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
