Disaster Recovery 2021 (Winter Storm URI) Hub
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) maintains this page as a central resource for all updates related to disaster recovery efforts following Winter Storm Uri. This hub provides residents, stakeholders, and community partners with timely information about available programs, funding allocations, and progress updates. HCD remains committed to transparency and accountability as we work to ensure long-term recovery for impacted Houstonians. We will continue to update this page as new information becomes available.
Featured Announcement
Winter Storm Uri | Single-Family Home Repair Program
Getting your home repaired shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department has simplified the application, making it faster, easier, and more accessible for homeowners impacted by Winter Storm Uri to get the help they need.
You may qualify for:
- Up to $100,000 for home rehabilitation
- Up to $300,000 for full reconstruction
- Up to $10,000 in reimbursement for out-of-pocket repairs
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
Recovery programs
Now Accepting Applications
Winter Storm Uri | Single-Family Home Repair Program
The Single-Family Home Repair Program provides long-term relief and recovery through two pathways: reimbursement for completed repairs or direct assistance through rehabilitation or reconstruction.
Coming Soon
Neighborhood Facilities
This program strengthens the resilience of critical community facilities during emergencies. Key components include the installation of natural gas generators, microgrid solar panel systems, battery backup systems, automatic transfer switches, and all supporting electrical, civil, and structural work necessary to ensure uninterrupted operations during power outages and extreme weather events.
Additional Resources
In The Media
Houston opens $40M winter storm relief, $18M homebuyer assistance programs
A major thanks to KPRC Channel 2 for spotlighting the launch of our new housing programs! From repairing storm-damaged homes to helping first-time buyers, we’re investing in Houston families and their future.
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