FEMA, administered through Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is available to homeowners in Austin, TX.
FEMA's HMGP provides funding to reduce future disaster losses following a Presidential disaster declaration. Homeowners cannot apply directly, local governments apply on behalf of residents. Common funded activities include home elevation above flood level, acquisition and demolition of flood-prone properties, and mitigation reconstruction. Contact the City of Austin or Travis County emergency management office when a disaster is declared.
75% federal / 25% local government match. Homeowners apply through local government, not directly to FEMA. Funding becomes available only after a Presidential disaster declaration for the area.
Federal program, maintained from the official federal source.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
This is a national program. In Austin, TX, you can stack it with local programs like these:
A grant-savvy contractor in Austin, TX can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Austin early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Federal funding to reduce future disaster damage, like elevating or strengthening a home. Homeowners cannot apply directly. Your state, tribe, or local government applies on your behalf, so you take part through a local project.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Available after Presidentially declared disasters
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Email us about this programFEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is open to homeowners in Austin, TX. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with FEMA, administered through Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) using the official program link on this page or call 800-621-3362. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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