Calling All Galveston Homeowners

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.

You are Urged to Apply if You Meet Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for any of the housing programs listed above, homeowners must meet the following requirements:

• Home is located in the City of Galveston.
• Home must have been damaged by Hurricane Ike.
• You must have been the owner of the damaged home and property (not renting) at the time of the storm.
• The damaged home must have been where you lived the majority of the time and be your primary residence.
• Your damaged home must be a single family or a duplex. Condos, Townhomes, RV's, house boats are not eligible.
• If your damaged property was a manufactured home, you will only be eligible for a reconstructed home. All work with manufactured homes must be in accordance with local zoning codes.

Everyone should apply regardless of income. Priority will be given to homeowners who are of low or moderate income as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Notice: Priority Processing Timeline

The first priority group to begin processing is those applicants that are determined to be LMI. The priority one applicants will be processed first through April 30, 2010. On May 1, 2010, the priority two group of elderly non-LMI will begin processing. The priority one and two groups will no longer be effective as of June 1, 2010. All applications received after June 1, 2010 will be processed on a first come first serve basis without a priority status assigned.

For more information, please read the Public Notice - PDF

Program Overview

For more information, please read the Housing Program Overview - PDF

Para mas informacion, por favor lea el Programa de Vivienda Panorama - PDF

Application Process

Please review the Application Process - PDF

Homeowner Policies

For more information, please read our Homeowner Policies - PDF

Income Policies

For more information, please read our Income Policies - PDF

2009 Income Table - PDF

2010 Income Table - PDF

Anti Fraud/Anti Waste Policies

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.

For more information, please read our Anti Fraud/Anti Waste Policies - PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information please review the FAQ's - PDF

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For More Information

A Housing Assistance Center at City Hall, located at 823 25th Street, Room 100, Galveston,TX 77553. For more information call 409-797-3773.

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A Housing Assistance Center at the Island Community Center, located at 4700 Broadway, Gymnasium, Galveston, Texas 77551. For more information call 409-797-3773.

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Apply Online

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Please review the Application Process

Apply in Person

You may download an application and drop it off at the Housing Assistance Center.

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Apply by Mail

Send applications to:

Galveston City Recovers

c/o City of Galveston

P.O. Box 1259

Galveston, TX 77553-1259

For UPS:

Galveston City Recovers

c/o City of Galveston

823 25th Street, Suite 100

Galveston, TX 77550