H-GAC Disaster Recovery Resources and Funding

The City of Houston offers extensive disaster recovery resources and funding to support residents and businesses. Essential resources include assistance with disaster loan applications, FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers, flood risk reduction grants, food assistance and safety programs, and help with cleanup efforts. Additional support covers housing assistance, mosquito prevention, mold prevention, rebuilding permits, and business recovery resources. The city also provides essential supplies, unemployment assistance, and aid for unusually high-water bills. These comprehensive resources aim to facilitate a coordinated and effective recovery process for the Houston community.

If your home or business was damaged, you may be eligible for federal assistance. We can help you apply for FEMA disaster assistance and guide you to other resources to help you recover.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers different assistance programs for individual citizens and public groups, such as government agencies and private nonprofit organizations. Find the help you need to support your disaster recovery.

Grant funds are available for pre-and post-emergency or disaster-related projects. These funds support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research, and many other programs. Grants are the principal funding mechanism FEMA uses to commit and award federal funding to eligible state, local, tribal, territorial, and certain private non-profits, individuals, and institutions of higher learning.

The Greater Houston Community Foundation and the United Way of Greater Houston have partnered to create the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance. This alliance aims to enhance year-round disaster preparedness and ensure rapid, fair, and effective responses during times of crisis.

211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is our community’s go-to information resource before, during, and after natural disasters, connecting people in need with up-to-the-minute information and critical services. Whether you need help finding childcare, food stamps, care for an aging parent, or a haven from domestic violence, 211 is the number to call when you don’t know who to call.

In the event of a disaster, Harris County offers recovery resources, including the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way Helpline for reporting damages and accessing assistance. Residents can also seek food replacement services, connect with the Greater Houston Builders Association for rebuilding support, and utilize cleanup and debris removal programs. Additional support for cleanup and repairs is available through Crisis Cleanup, and information on the Voluntary Home Buyout Program is provided for those considering relocation from high-risk areas.

Harris County Recovers is an initiative of Harris County Long-Term Recovery Committee working to increase access and awareness of disaster recovery resources. The Harris County Long-Term Recovery Committee is a collaborative network of nonprofit, faith-based, and governmental organizations that address the long-term needs of Harris County residents following a disaster.

MAM is dedicated to providing immediate and long-term support to those affected by these devastating events. Through MAM's Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund, impacted families receive financial assistance for basic needs; gas, clothing, and furniture vouchers; rent and utility assistance; and help related to disaster-related recovery and rebuilding efforts as they work to rebuild their lives and communities.

The Harris County SLFRF Single Family Reconstruction Program was created to assist low-to-moderate income households in Harris County by providing assistance in the reconstruction of unsafe and uninhabitable single-family homes.

If you've been affected by the recent severe storms and flooding in Texas, you may be eligible for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help with recovery. Homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profit organizations can use these loans to repair or replace damaged property and assets.

SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.

The STAR Fund (State of Texas Agriculture Relief Fund) program is designed to provide relief to Texas agricultural entities adversely impacted by natural disasters. STAR Fund money may be used to assist farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners rebuild fences, restore operations, and pay for other agricultural disaster relief.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs provides comprehensive disaster relief resources to support individuals and families in need. These resources encompass a wide range of assistance, including housing support, access to food, educational aid, healthcare services, and measures to ensure safety and well-being during challenging times.

Explore the various funding opportunities the Texas Division of Emergency Management provides to support individuals and organizations during times of need.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management provides a list of resources that may become available for Texans after a disaster for which you and your family may qualify.

The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and responders with information on the needs of people with disabilities, medical fragility, limited mobility, communication barriers, and additional medical, transportation, and personal care assistance during emergencies.

Texas Flood provides various financial assistance programs to support individuals and communities in recovering from flood events.

When our community faces disaster, United Way of Greater Houston is there to help our neighbors recover and rebuild by providing critical information and resources, investing in immediate relief, and leading long-term recovery efforts.