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Recovery Programs
- Homeowner Assistance Active
  The Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program (HoAP) helps eligible homeowners rebuild after Hurricane Harvey, through reimbursements, home repairs, and reconstructions.
  
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  Homebuyer Assistance Active
  The Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program provides up to $30,000 in down payment assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers and people replacing homes destroyed during Hurricane Harvey.
  
  Single-Family Development Under Development
  The Harvey Single-Family Development Program supports the construction of new, flood-resilient homes to alleviate the strain in the housing market, particularly for low-income households.
  
  Multifamily Active
  The Harvey Multifamily Program addresses our underlying shortage of affordable rental units by creating new, flood-resilient apartment complexes that can be rented affordably.
  
  Workforce Protections
  
  Small Rental Active
  The Harvey Recovery Small Rental Program supports the work of local non-profits who are building and rehabilitating small (1-7 property) rental complexes.
  
  Economic Development Under Development
  The Harvey Economic Development Program allocates funds to small businesses that were damaged during Hurricane Harvey to help boost recovery from all sectors.
  
  Buyout Under Development
  The Harvey Buyout Program purchases flood-prone apartment complexes and converts these areas into green space, detention ponds, or other disaster mitigation projects.
  
  Public Services Active
  The Harvey Public Services Program supports the work of selected non-profits who are providing essential services to Houstonians still trying to recover.
  
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This program is under development. Changes may be made to the program guidelines and other information. Check back for updates.

Harvey Economic Development Program

Hurricane Harvey impacted businesses as well as homes, with especially drastic consequences for small businesses. The Harvey Economic Development Program will bolster local communities by providing credit and technical assistance to businesses and microenterprises. The program will complement existing projects that focus on providing jobs and housing assistance to communities most vulnerable after Hurricane Harvey.

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Document Name	Last Updated
Economic Development Program Guidelines	May 27th, 2020

Harvey Economic Development Program

Harvey Economic Development Program

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