One City. Build it Forward
Official Website for Recovery Programs Administered by the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department.
360 Road to Homeownership series
Session 1: Credit 101
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development is excited to kick off our Fall 360 Road to Homeownership Series, designed to guide you through the essential steps to becoming a first-time homeowner.
This four-part series covers important topics such as strengthening your credit and setting realistic expectations for homeownership, including property maintenance and long-term care.
Our first session will focus on the impact of credit history on mortgage qualifications and explore strategies for building a strong credit score to secure financing.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm
New Programs Launch
Winter Storm URI Home Repair Program
Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) is proud to announce the official launch of two major initiatives designed to support Houston families: the Winter Storm Uri Single-Family Home Repair Program and the Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0.
From rebuilding storm-damaged homes to turning homeownership dreams into reality, these programs are about more than housing, they’re about restoring hope and strengthening communities.
Learn more about these exciting programs:
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.
You Spoke, We Listened
We heard your feedback during the public engagement process, and the City of Houston is revising the Action Plan for Disaster Recovery – 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl to allocate a total of $100 million towards housing programs. Associated budget changes are shown in the table below.
| Cost Category | Activity Name | Original Proposed | Change | New Proposed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | Planning | $200,000.00 | $0.00 | $200,000.00 |
| Administration | Administration | $15,732,250.00 | $0.00 | $15,732,250.00 |
| Housing | Multifamily Housing Program | $0.00 | $50,000,000.00 | $50,000,000.00 |
| Housing | Single Family Housing Program | $0.00 | $50,000,000.00 | $50,000,000.00 |
| Infrastructure (Public Facilities) |
Power Generation Resilience Program | $151,291,150.00 | ($50,000,000.00) | $101,291,150.00 |
| Infrastructure (Public Facilities) |
FEMA Public Assistance Cost Share | $8,800,000.00 | ($8,800,000.00) | $0.00 |
| Public Services | Emergency Response/Public Safety Program | $56,540,000.00 | ($41,200,000.00) | $15,340,000.00 |
| Public Services | Homeless Services Program | $41,040,600.00 | $0.00 | $41,040,600.00 |
| Mitigation* (Public Facilities) | Debris Repository Acquisition/Development Program | $32,791,000.00 | $0.00 | $32,791,000.00 |
| Mitigation* (Public Services) | Vegetation Management/Debris Removal Program | $8,250,000.00 | $0.00 | $8,250,000.00 |
| Total | $314,645,000.00 | $0.00 | $314,645,000.00 | |
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