The Official Website for the City of Galveston's Disaster Recovery Housing Programs

The disaster recovery office is currently shut down.

Any inquiries should be presented directly to

City of Galveston

Grants and Housing Department

905 25th Street
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: (409) 797-3820

ATTENTION: The Disaster Recovery Housing Program is still open to receiving new applications from families classified as low to moderate income by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Click here to see if you qualify!
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Disaster Recovery Home Owner Rehab/Reconstruction Program

All homeowners in the City of Galveston whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Ike are urged to apply for assistance from the city's new Disaster Recovery Housing Program - a voluntary program designed to help repair damaged and, when necessary, reconstruct homes.

Disaster Recovery Rental Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of the City of Galveston Disaster Recovery Rental Housing Rehabilitation Program (RENTAL HOUSE PROGRAM) is to provide rehabilitation assistance to single-family and multi-family (up to 4 units) rental units (non-Section 8) that were damaged by Hurricane Ike and were under-insured, have no insurance, or where a financial gap exists between insurance, FEMA, SBA and the assistance necessary to bring units up to HUD standard building code.

Disaster Recovery Homebuyer Assistance Program

The Homebuyer Assistance Program is a voluntary program designed to encourage both renters and homeowners to return to the island and purchase a home. The program will provide $5000.00 in down payment and closing cost assistance to income qualified residents.

Disaster Recovery Terms and Definitions

Contact Us: 409-797-3773

*NEW HOUSING ASSISTANCE CENTER NOW OPEN*

With All Programs--Homeowner, Rental Rehab, Homebuyer Assistance and Case Management Conveniently Located Under One Roof

New Address:

2504 Church Street (at 25th Street)

Galveston, Texas 77550

(Across from the Downtown Post Office)

Please Note: Both the City Hall Housing Assistance Center and the Island Community Center Case Management Office Have Moved to the Above Location

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone Number: 409-797-3773*

Fax Lines: 409-797-3763 or 409-443-0610*

*Phone Number and Fax Lines Have Not Changed

Anti Fraud Waste & Abuse

The City of Galveston Housing Recovery Program takes the issue of fraud and abuse very seriously.  If you suspect fraud or abuse in relation to the City of Galveston Recovers Program, Please contact the City of Galveston Recovers Fraud Hotline today: 877-559-2144 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Calls can be made anonymously or you may request confidentiality.