For questions about the program, call 832-393-0550,
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.

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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 Active
  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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Reports

Who has taken the
[ Survey ]

The Harvey Recovery Survey is the first Step towards securing recovery assistance from the City of Houston.

Report Name	Last Updated
Situation and Pipeline Report #1	08/28/2019
Situation and Pipeline Report #2	09/30/2019
Situation and Pipeline Report #3	10/30/2019
Situation and Pipeline Report #4	11/30/2019
Situation and Pipeline Report #5	12/31/2019
Situation and Pipeline Report #6	01/31/2020
Situation and Pipeline Report #7	02/28/2020
Situation and Pipeline Report #8	03/31/2020
Situation and Pipeline Report #9	04/30/2020

Community Office Hours and Program Comments

The Housing and Community Development Department accepts comments via USPS mail, phone, email, and in person at our offices:

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department

Attn: Planning and Grants Management
2100 Travis Street, 9th floor
Houston, TX 77002

Residents can also submit comments via email to housingrecovery@houstontx.gov.

The Housing and Community Development Department also hosts weekly Community Office Hours on Wednesdays from 1pm-4pm. No appointments required.

We regularly post updates and answer questions on our social media:

Community Office Hours Flyer

Disaster Impact and Social Vulnerability Map

The City's methodology focuses on identifying socially vulnerable Houstonians who may face special challenges in making a full recovery.