Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery Program

Texas General Land Office / HUD CDBG-DR

Closed Disaster Relief

About This Program

HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds for homeowners impacted by federally-declared disasters. Provides grants for home repair, reconstruction, and elevation. Activated following major disaster declarations affecting Cameron County.

Grant amount based on verified disaster damage and unmet needs

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Grants for federally-declared disaster recovery
  • No income requirement for homeowner track
  • Covers repair, reconstruction, elevation
  • Activated following major disasters
  • Check website for active programs

How to Apply

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(844) 893-8937

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Your application paperwork

After a federally declared disaster, the Texas General Land Office runs homeowner recovery programs in the affected counties: a Homeowner Assistance Program that repairs or reconstructs an owner-occupied home, and a Homeowner Reimbursement Program that pays back out-of-pocket repair costs (generally 3,000 to 75,000 dollars). You apply online for your primary residence and may choose only one of the two programs.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm the disaster recovery program is open for your county and that the home is your primary residence.
  2. Choose either the Homeowner Assistance Program (repair/reconstruction) or the Homeowner Reimbursement Program (pay-back of out-of-pocket repairs).
  3. Apply online at the GLO disaster recovery site (first come, first served), or call 1-844-893-8937.
  4. Provide proof of ownership, the damage, and your repair costs, then work with the program on the approved scope.
Get the official form

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and occupy the home as your primary residence (deed or tax record).
  • Documentation of the disaster damage.
  • Receipts and invoices for any out-of-pocket repairs (for the reimbursement program).
  • A government-issued photo ID and proof of income if the program requires it.
Download this checklist (PDF)

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: Check GLO website for active disaster programs

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