One City. Build it Forward
Official Website for Recovery Programs Administered by the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department.
Homebuyer Assistance 2.0
Applicant Workshop
This workshop is designed for homebuyer applicants and focuses on education and preparedness.
Topics include:
- Program eligibility and application requirements
- Navigating the application process
- Home affordability fundamentals, including:
- Escrowing taxes and insurance
- Understanding PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance)
- Deferred maintenance costs
- Hidden costs of homeownership
The Applicant Workshop is educational only and does not serve as certification for Realtors or Lenders.
Homebuyer Assistance 2.0
Realtor and Lender Training
Join us for a FREE virtual training session designed to enhance your industry knowledge and expertise with the latest program requirements.
If you're a real estate or lending professional looking to elevate your impact, this training is your gateway. Join us for a high-value, certification-based workshop that breaks down everything you need to know to confidently guide homebuyers through HbAP 2.0.
Designed specifically for industry professionals, this training delivers the tools and insight needed to confidently support Houston homebuyers. Participants will also gain.
- Mandatory training for inclusion and maintenance on the City’s Preferred Realtor and Lender List
- A detailed overview of program guidelines, compliance requirements, and professional responsibilities
- A certification-based session that includes verified attendance and a brief post-class quiz
Get equipped. Get certified. Get ready to make an impact.
Winter Storm URI Single-Family Home Repair Program
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department has simplified the application, making it faster and easier for homeowners impacted by Winter Storm Uri to get the help they need.
HCD team members are ready to assist, online, by phone, or in-person, to guide you through every step.
Have questions?
Call: 832-394-6200
Email: singlefamilyeligibility@houstontx.gov
Our Recovery Programs
Hurricane Harvey – Single Family Program Update
3065
affordable rental units being developed to provide quality, flood-safe options to low-to-moderate income families
209
homeowners assisted through the Harvey homeowner assistance program
481
single-family homeowners reimbursed for repairs to flood-damaged homes*
*Some homeowners may receive a reimbursement check while also participating in the rehab option.
ACTION PLAN FOR DISASTER RECOVERY 2024 DERECHO AND HURRICANE BERYL
Please view the City of Houston’s Approved Disaster Action Plan, which outlines the City's needs assessment and funding priorities for Hurricane Beryl and Houston Derecho's recovery efforts, approved by HUD on November 25, 2025.
| Action Plan Activity | Amount | % of CDBG-DR Grant Award |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | $15,732,250.00 | 5.00% |
| Planning | $200,000.00 | 0.06% |
| Housing | $109,183,850.00 | 34.69% |
| Infrastructure | $101,291,150.00 | 32.19% |
| Public Services | $47,196,750.00 | 15.00% |
| Mitigation | $41,041,000.00 | 13.04% |
| CDBG-DR Grant Total | $314,645,000.00 | 100% |
Upcoming Events
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