Home Repair
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.
Homeowner Checklist
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?
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Now Available
DR24 Single-Family
Home Repair Program
Eligible Houston homeowners whose primary residences were damaged by the May 2024 Derecho or Hurricane Beryl may qualify for assistance.
Take the First Step
Visit the program webpage to:
- View eligibility requirements
- Review the Program Guidelines
- Access the Required Document Checklist
Ready to Request an Application?
Call 832-394-6200 to request an application packet.
Have Questions?
Call 832-394-6200 or email singlefamilyeligibility@houstontx.gov
Overview of Options
At this time, the City has five options for home repairs:
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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.
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Disaster Recovery 2015 (DR15)
SF Home Repair
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)
Homeowner Assistance
The Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program (HoAP) helps eligible homeowners recover after Hurricane Harvey by reimbursing the costs of repairs.
Applications Temporarily Paused
Disaster Recovery 2021 (Winter Storm URI)
SF Home Repair
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.
Now Available
Disaster Recovery 2024
(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.
| Level of Assistance | Cost of Repairs | Affordability Period |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency & Minor Repairs | less than $50,000 | None |
| Moderate & Substantial Rehabilitation | $50,00.01 to $80,000.00 | 5 years |
| Substantial Gut Rehabilitation | $80,000.01 to $200,000.00 | 10 years |
| Reconstruction | 80,000.01 to $250,000.00 | 10 years |
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.
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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.
