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Community Development & Revitalization
Intergovernmental and Community Relations
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 The Texas General Land Office disaster recovery team cuts the ribbon at Beaumont Village, a low- to moderate-income senior housing community in Beaumont. The office awarded $10.8 million to rebuild the complex after it was damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
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"Every day at the General Land Office we work to help improve the lives of Texans. The GLO is proud to be setting a record pace in disaster recovery while helping thousands of Texas families rebuild their lives and their homes. The GLO continues to leverage federal dollars efficiently and effectively to help Texas families and communities rebuild and mitigate against future storms."
George P. Bush, Commissioner
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Monday, October 31, 2022
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS:
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TX GLO Celebrates Completion of an Affordable Rental Housing Complex in Sinton
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Texas GLO Posts Amendment 11 to Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for Public Comment
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Regional Mitigation Program - Council of Governments Method of Distribution (COG MODs) Overview Video
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Be prepared during hurricane season by following these guidelines: Make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed about pending weather conditions. #PrepareNow
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Cmr. George P. Bush Announced Launch of Texas GLO’s Resilient Communities Program
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A disaster can strike at any time. Be sure you're prepared by getting flood insurance and reviewing your insurance policies. #FloodSafety
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By the Numbers: Hurricane Harvey Recovery Programs
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Disaster Recovery Resources
Texas General Land Office Celebrates Completion of Two Affordable Rental Housing Complex in Sinton
 On Thursday, October 6, the Texas General Land Office disaster recovery team celebrated the completion of a multifamily housing complex in Sinton rehabilitated to replenish affordable rental housing damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Harvey.
The GLO awarded $3,297,000 to rehabilitate Windridge Apartments, a 32-unit affordable rental complex. Of these, 100% of all units are guaranteed for low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents.
 The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has undertaken very impressive efforts using $588 million in Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds to help rehabilitate, reconstruct and construct 82 multifamily rental housing damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Harvey in 48 eligible counties outside of the city of Houston and Harris County, which requested and were granted direct allocations of funds from HUD to conduct housing programs.
 In total, 5,989 rental homes are being rebuilt or newly constructed to replenish affordable workforce housing. Of the multifamily affordable housing units being rebuilt by the GLO, nearly 80% are guaranteed to house low-to moderate-income residents for 20 years after completion of new construction and 15 years after completion of repairs.
The GLO awarded $6,023,271 to rehabilitate Oak Harbor, a 48-unit affordable rental complex in Rockport, in addition to $2,400,000 to build Dove Landing, a 13-unit scattered site multifamily community in Navasota. All 61 units are guaranteed for low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents.
 In this program, applicants for the funding are required to designate at least 51% of the units for low- to moderate-income families with rents capped at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Home Investment Partnership (HOME) limits. Per HUD guidelines, a family is considered low- to moderate-income if they earn 80% or less than the Area Median Family Income (AMFI). Each apartment complex will be restricted for low income housing for 20 years after completion of new construction and 15 years after completion of repairs.
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Texas GLO Posts Amendment 11 to Hurricane Harvey State Action Plan for Public Comment
On Friday, October 7th, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 11 to the State Action Plan for $5.676 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) for a federally required 30-day public comment period. Action Plan Amendment 11 is available for review at https://recovery.texas.gov/public-notices/index.html.
Amendment 11 maintains the $1.2 billion in CDBG-DR funds to continue to address unmet recovery needs within the City of Houston. Amendment 11 reallocates $140,930,253 in unused funds from the City of Houston administered disaster recovery programs to the City of Houston Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) administered by the GLO. The unused funds are being reallocated from the City of Houston’s disaster recovery programs that failed to meet program contract benchmarks. The reallocated funds will be used to help rebuild homes for additional Houston homeowners through the GLO administered City of Houston Homeowner Assistance Program.
Nearly 90% of the homeowners served in the GLO’s City of Houston Homeowner Assistance Program have income of 80% or less of area medium income (AMI) as defined by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Nearly two thirds of the Houston homeowner’s served by the GLO’s program make 30% or less of the area medium income. In Houston, this would be a family of four making $26,600 or less (HAP uses 2021 income limits). Additionally, 64% of the homeowners served identified as Black/African American and 25% identified as Hispanic/Latino. Additionally, about 87% of approved homeowners are female head of households and at least 72% are aged 65 or older. The GLO’s Houston HAP demographics are updated monthly and available online.
The amendment includes the following changes:
- City of Houston administered disaster recovery program total reduced to $694,157,590
- Homeowner Assistance Program (HoAP) reduced to $69,188,511
- Multifamily Rental Program reduced to $400,855,752
- Small Rental Program reduced to $12,943,423
- Homebuyer Assistance Program reduced to $18,381,000
- Public Service reduced to $20,000,000
- Economic Revitalization Program reduced to $18,888,904
- State administered disaster recovery program increased to $4,064,897,426
- City of Houston Homeowner Assistance Program increased to $565,601,475
All comments should be submitted to cdr@recovery.texas.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, to be considered. Per federal requirements, the GLO must respond to public comments before the amendment can be sent to HUD for its 45-day final approval.
Regional Mitigation Program - Council of Governments Method of Distribution (COG MODs)
Overview Video
Please click here to view the full video on the GLO mitigation main page.
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Cmr. George P. Bush Announced Launch of Texas GLO’s Resilient Communities Program |
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$100 million program to provide up to $300,000 for communities in need of modern and resilient building codes and flood damage prevention ordinances
On Friday, June 3, Commissioner George P. Bush announced the launch of the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Resilient Communities Program (RCP), which will fund the development, adoption, and implementation of modern and resilient building codes and flood damage prevention ordinances to ensure that structures built within the community can withstand future hazards.
The GLO allocated up to $100 million in Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the program. Cities, counties, councils of government, and federally recognized Indian Tribes located in a CDBG-MIT eligible areas are eligible to apply for up to $300,000 per applicant. Applicants must have legal authority to adopt and enforce building codes, zoning ordinances, land use plans, and/or comprehensive plans proposed in the RCP application.
Applicants may apply for the development, adoption, and implementation of:
· Codes that meet or exceed the standards set forth in the International Residential Code 2012 (IRC 2012);
· Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance that meets CDBG-MIT requirements of at least 2 feet above base flood elevation.
· Zoning Ordinance based upon a land use plan or comprehensive plan;
· Forward-looking land use plans that integrate hazard mitigation plans;
· Forward-looking Comprehensive Plans that integrate hazard mitigation plans; or
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Additionally, the funds can be used for public service activities focused on education and outreach campaigns designed to alert communities and beneficiaries to opportunities to further mitigate identified risks through insurance, best practices, and other strategies. Funding can also be used to increase community knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program’s voluntary Community Rating System’s (CRS) incentive program. Public Service activities must meet a HUD national objective.
RCP team members are available to assist potential applicants with understanding how the program can best assist in meeting the needs of the community with regard to mitigation activities, such as modern building code adoption, that increase the resilience and reduce the likelihood of losses of life and property from future disasters. Potential applicants should call the RCP team at 512-770-4900 or email rcp.glo@recovery.texas.gov to ask questions related to the application and program. For additional information, please visit the RCP webpage at recovery.texas.gov/rcp.
Application intake began June 1, 2022, and will be processed for eligibility on a first come, first served basis until June 1, 2028, or until funding is exhausted, whichever is first. Communities are also encouraged to also learn about RCP’s companion program, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program (LHMPP), which is actively accepting applications. Visit LHMPP’s web page at recovery.texas.gov/mitigation/lhmpp.
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HARVEY RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAMS |
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(EXCLUDING HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY) |
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Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP)
$1.334 Billion
SUMMARY: State-administered repair program to rehabilitate or reconstruct homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: Texas homeowners with remaining Harvey Damage Repair needs.
Homes Completed: 5,350
*Please Note: Numbers as of
October 28, 2022
For more information CLICK HERE
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Homeowner Reimbursement Program (HRP) - COMPLETED
$100 Million
SUMMARY: State-administered reimbursement program for homeowners who used their personal savings or incurred personal debt to repair their homes that were damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
THIS PROGRAM SERVED: Texas homeowners who have conducted repairs to their homes.
Reimbursements Approved:
2,963 applicants for $85,992,270 total
*Please Note: Numbers as of
October 28, 2022
For more information CLICK HERE
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HARVEY RECOVERY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
(EXCLUDING HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY)
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Local Infrastructure
$413 Million
SUMMARY: Funds local government projects to repair local infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Can be used to match FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) infrastructure project funds.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: City and County Governments in federally declared counties with Hurricane Harvey damage to local infrastructure.
*This program is fully contracted.
Contracts Executed: 152
*Please Note: Numbers as of
October 28, 2022
For more information CLICK HERE
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Local Buyouts and Acquisitions
$275 Million
SUMMARY: Funds local government projects applications to buyout or acquire homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Can be used to match FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) buyout project funds.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: City and County governments in federally declared counties with real property buyout or acquisition needs.
*This program is fully contracted.
Contracts Executed: 213
*Please Note: Numbers as of
October 28, 2022
For more information CLICK HERE
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HARVEY RECOVERY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS
(EXCLUDING HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY)
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Affordable Multifamily Rental Program
$586 Million
SUMMARY: State-administered program that took applications from rental property owners to rehabilitate, reconstruct or newly construct affordable rental housing lost during Hurricane Harvey.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: Local rental property owners that own and rent out at least 8 units to replace units lost due to Hurricane Harvey.
Units are currently under construction.
- Number of Multifamily Projects currently under construction = 81
- Number of units to be repaired with 81 Multifamily developments being processed currently = 5,909
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Number of funds that have been allocated to rehab, reconstruct or build the 5,909 new units = $588,382,532
*Please Note: Numbers as of
October 28, 2022
For more information CLICK HERE
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Economic Revitalization Program
$100 Million
SUMMARY: State-administered revitalization program that will provide financing to local small businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey in deferred forgivable loans for job creation or retention of LMI employees.
THIS PROGRAM SERVES: Local small businesses that experienced economic losses and damage from Hurricane Harvey.
- Number of funds that have been awarded = $64,975,000
- Number of businesses served = 425
- Number of jobs supported = 1,348
*Please Note: Info as of
October 28, 2022
For more information CLICK HERE
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Department of Homeland Security
Disaster Preparedness
Ready.gov
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