City of Houston Officially Launches Two Major Housing Programs Supporting Winter Storm and Hurricane Recovery
June 30 2025 — The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) is proud to announce the official launch of two critical programs designed to bring relief and opportunity to Houston families: the Winter Storm Uri Single-Family Home Repair Program and the Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0 (HbAP 2.0).
Watch as Assistant Director Cedrick LaSane shares the heartfelt impact of these programs.
This launch is especially meaningful as it closes out National Homeownership Month, a time when we reaffirm our belief that every Houstonian deserves a home that they can take pride in and, most importantly, feel safe in.
Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0 (HbAP 2.0)
With more than $19 million invested, HbAP 2.0 helps Houstonians impacted by Hurricane Harvey take the next step toward homeownership. Eligible first-time homebuyers can receive up to $125,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.
This initiative is about turning the dream of homeownership into a reality, especially for those who need it most.
Winter Storm Uri Single-Family Home Repair Program
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Houston has secured over $50 million in funding. More than $40 million of that will directly support storm-damaged homes through:
- Reimbursement Pathway – Up to $10,000 for qualified out-of-pocket repairs
- Rehab or Reconstruction Pathway – Up to $100,000 for rehabilitation or up to $300,000 for full reconstruction
This program is tailored to support homeowners affected by Winter Storm Uri in restoring safe, livable homes.
Supportive Resources and Upcoming Events
To ensure residents can access these programs with ease, HCD is hosting a series of in-person and virtual community events.
To learn more about each program, including full eligibility requirements and application steps, we encourage you to visit the following pages:
- HCD Main Page – https://houstontx.gov/housing
- HCD Disaster Recovery Main Page – https://houstontx.gov/hcdrecovery/
- Winter Storm Uri Home Repair Program – https://houstontx.gov/hcdrecovery/dr21/hrp/
- Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0 - https://houstontx.gov/hcdrecovery/dr17/hbap/
Together, we're building a stronger, more resilient Houston, one home, one family, and one future at a time.
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development (HCD) makes long-term investments to better the lives of Houston residents by creating opportunities for every Houstonian to have a home they can afford in a community where they can thrive. Our department will spend approximately $450 million in federal, state, and local funding this fiscal year to construct and maintain affordable homes, reduce barriers to homeownership, support the work of social service providers, build public amenities, and facilitate disaster recovery efforts. Learn more about programs and resources for Houstonians at www.houstontx.gov/housing.
