Deadline Approaching — First Come, First Served

If you live in Anderson, Bell, Brazoria, Caldwell, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Hays, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Kaufman, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, and Wharton County and your home suffered ANY damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, or Hurricane Beryl in 2024, you may qualify for free home repairs or reimbursement — up to $75,000.

On July 9, 2025, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that applications are now open for two programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

You can apply for only one program — either assistance or reimbursement.

Eligibility Quick-Check

You must:

• Live in one of the eligible counties

• The damaged home must be your primary residence

• Damage must be from 2024 disasters (DR-4781/DR-4798)

  
  

Eligible Counties (27 total)

Anderson, Bell, Brazoria, Caldwell, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Hays, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Kaufman, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, and Wharton.

How to Apply

Apply here:

https://www.glo.texas.gov/disaster-recovery/apply

You will need documentation of ownership and proof of loss/damage. Applications are first come, first served, so residents are urged to apply immediately before funding runs out.

Assistance / Support

• Email: cdr@recovery.texas.gov

• Toll-free: 1-844-893-8937

• Language assistance available:

  • English/Spanish support: 512-463-5139

  • TTY/TTD: 7-1-1 or 1-844-893-8937

If your home was damaged — apply. Do not assume you don’t qualify.