$1.1 billion in Harvey aid available to homeowners outside Houston

Floodwaters flipped and moved a storage shed across Renee Schmidt's property in Silsbee. Funding has been made available for homeowners outside of Houston and Harris County who are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. less Floodwaters flipped and moved a storage shed across Renee Schmidt's property in Silsbee. Funding has been made available for homeowners outside of Houston and Harris County who are still recovering from ... more Photo: Ryan Pelham / The Enterprise Photo: Ryan Pelham / The Enterprise Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close $1.1 billion in Harvey aid available to homeowners outside Houston 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Over a billion dollars in federal aid is now available for the rehabilitation and construction of owner-occupied single-family homes through the Homeowner Assistance Program. Homeowners outside Houston and Harris County who are still recovering from the damage caused Hurricane Harvey can apply online. Funds are first-come, first-served.

The $1.1 billion is a portion of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated by Congress. Homeowners in Harris County and the city of Houston will soon be able to apply for similar programs.

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"With more than $1 billion allocated to it, this is the largest single program designed to help rebuild the lives of thousands of Texas families," Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said in a statement. "Now our focus turns to spreading the word that help is here for those who are still struggling to repair their homes and rebuild their lives."

For assistance, interested participants can call 844-893-8937.