Updated: August 23, 2026
The Houston DR24 home repair program is moving into its next application step. Beginning Monday, August 24, Houston homeowners may call the city to request an application packet for assistance tied to damage from the May 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl. Eligible households may receive up to $100,000 for repairs or up to $300,000 for reconstruction. Those are maximum program assistance amounts, not guaranteed awards.
Key Facts
- Residents may begin calling August 24, 2026, to request a DR24 application packet.
- Eligible homeowners may receive up to $100,000 for repairs or up to $300,000 for reconstruction.
- The home must be the applicant’s primary residence, inside Houston city limits and outside a designated floodway.
- Household income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income.
- The city says applications cannot currently be completed or submitted online.
What Happens With the Houston DR24 Home Repair Program on August 24
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department says prospective applicants may call beginning August 24 to request an application packet. Once a packet is issued, the applicant receives an application ID number that should be saved for future contact.
This date is not the start of full application processing. The city’s official DR24 Single-Family Home Repair Program page states that applications are not yet being processed. A city recovery expo on August 22 gave attendees the first opportunity to receive a physical application and submit required documents.
The Houston DR24 home repair program is part of the city’s federally funded disaster-recovery effort following the 2024 derecho and Hurricane Beryl, described on the city’s official Disaster Recovery 2024 hub.
Who May Qualify for Houston Home Repair Assistance
Basic eligibility is narrower than simply owning a storm-damaged house. The property must be the applicant’s primary residence and be within Houston city limits. It also must be outside a designated floodway and must have sustained damage from the May 2024 derecho, Hurricane Beryl, or both.
Household income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income. Because the dollar limit varies by household size, applicants should use the current AMI table linked from the city program page rather than rely on one income figure.
Priority processing through December 31, 2026, is reserved for qualifying households at or below 80% AMI that include someone age 62 or older, a person with a disability, or a disabled veteran. Other eligible households are still encouraged to apply; the city says communication with non-priority applicants will begin after December 31.
How the $100,000 and $300,000 Limits Work
The Houston DR24 home repair program has two assistance pathways. Eligible homeowners may receive up to $100,000 to repair and restore an existing home. If a home cannot reasonably be repaired, eligible homeowners may receive up to $300,000 for full reconstruction.
The $300,000 figure is not a guaranteed payment to every applicant. It is the maximum reconstruction assistance amount. Eligibility, property condition and program rules determine what assistance, if any, a household receives.
FEMA Aid or a Mortgage Does Not Automatically Disqualify You
Receiving FEMA assistance does not automatically make a household ineligible. Houston says eligibility will be determined under the DR24 program rules.
Homeowners who are still making mortgage payments may also apply if they satisfy the other requirements. Applicants should preserve records showing FEMA assistance, insurance proceeds and other recovery funds that may be relevant to their case.
What Homeowners Should Do Now
Before requesting a Houston DR24 home repair program packet, homeowners can reduce delays by checking the published requirements and organizing their records.
- Check basic eligibility. Confirm the home is your primary residence, within Houston, outside a designated floodway and tied to qualifying 2024 storm damage.
- Review the current AMI limit. Use the city’s household-size table to check the 80% AMI requirement.
- Gather records. Follow the official document checklist and keep copies of relevant disaster, insurance, FEMA, mortgage and ownership records.
- Request a packet. Beginning August 24, call Houston HCD at 832-394-6200. The city also lists singlefamilyeligibility@houstontx.gov for questions.
- Save your application ID. Keep it with copies of everything you submit.
Applications cannot be completed or submitted online at this time. The city says processing can take up to eight weeks when a complete packet and supporting documents have been submitted; missing documents can cause delays.
Official Help and Complaint Resources
Applicants should rely on Houston’s official DR24 pages for forms, eligibility information and updates. For a problem with the process, the Housing and Community Development Department maintains an official complaints and appeals page.
For federal background, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development explains that CDBG-DR funding can support housing and other disaster-recovery needs.
Bottom Line
The key August 24 development is the ability to call and request an application packet—not a guarantee of approval or a $300,000 award. Houston homeowners with qualifying 2024 storm damage should verify the location, income and property requirements, gather the requested documents and keep their application ID once a packet is issued.
Editorial disclaimer: Fiscal Wire News provides news and general consumer information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Eligibility and assistance decisions are made by the City of Houston under the DR24 program rules.
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