$314 Million in Federal Disaster Relief Could Bring Major Housing Aid to Houston

Relief may soon be on the way for Houston residents still recovering from the effects of last year’s May derecho and Hurricane Beryl.  The City of Houston is poised to receive $314 million in federal disaster recovery funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a significant portion of that funding could go toward helping homeowners. Following a series of public meetings and community feedback sessions, the City of Houston has proposed that $50 million of the federal grant be dedicated specifically to housing recovery. Mayor John Whitmire announced the proposal during a recent city council meeting, where he emphasized the importance of rebuilding homes and restoring communities.