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Hope NOW Community Event – February 2, 2019

Still struggling after Harvey? Hope NOW is putting on an event on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 10am-1pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond. The event is open to all affected by Hurricane Harvey, and will help connect Harvey-impacted homeowners with a variety of service providers assisting with long-term recovery. This includes Housing Counselors, Mortgage Servicers, Healthcare Providers, Legal Aid Services, Texas Department of Insurance, and more.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Family Life Center) is located at 507 South 4th St., Richmond, TX 77469.

Please click the link to view the event flyer for more information.  Hope NOW Community Event 2-2019

Housing Assistance Program Taking Applications Now!

If you were affected by Hurricane Harvey and still need help with home repairs, the Texas General Land Office has just launched a Housing Assistance Program.  This Housing Assistance Program is run by the General Land Office and provides the following types of assistance:

  • Repairing and rehabilitating homes
  • Reconstruction
  • Improving a damaged home so that it is stronger against natural disasters
  • Elevating homes above flood level
  • Temporary relocation assistance

This program is geared towards low-to-moderate income residents, although everyone is encouraged to apply.  The General Land Office will be reviewing all completed applications and will make determinations on a case-by-case basis.  The program is first-come, first serve and only available for a main home (primary residence).

You can apply online, fill out a paper application and mail it or drop it off at a regional office, or visit a homeowner assistance program regional office for an application and help with the application process.  The local housing assistance program regional office is located in Sugar Land at 1 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard, Suite 200, Sugar Land TX 77478.  For more information about how to apply for the program and to check the status of your application, please visit http://recovery.texas.gov/individuals/programs/homeowner-assistance/lower-colorado/index.html

If you need any direct help with the application or have questions about this program, please email cdr@recovery.texas.gov or call 1-844-893-8937.

(As a side note, the General Land Office will be launching a separate program in the coming months geared towards reimbursing homeowners for home repairs following Hurricane Harvey.  As more information is made available, it will be shared.)

Deadline to Submit NFIP Claims Fast Approaching!

The deadline for residents with flood insurance to submit a claim with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is just days away!  The deadline is one year from the date that the damage occurred.  Harvey first made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25, 2017, with heavy rainfall and flooding occurring for several days after it hit. For this reason, the date of loss varies for property owners.

NFIP usually requires policyholders to submit a Proof of Loss claim within 60 days from the date of their loss. Policyholders were given an extension up to a year because of the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey’s damage.

FEMA urges policyholders to submit their forms as soon as possible. Policyholders should contact their insurance agent or the NFIP Call Center at 800-427-4661 with questions about filing.

For more information, visit the following links:

https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2018/07/24/nfip-proof-loss-claim-deadline-just-weeks-away

https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/9343

FEMA DRC in Katy to Close March 31, 2018

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will close the last Disaster Recovery Center in the Katy area at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018.

The center was previously relocated from Katy Mills Mall to the Clay Road Shopping Center at 19214 Clay Road, Katy. Hurricane Harvey victims still in need of FEMA assistance can access the center from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, until it will close permanently.

Beyond Saturday, the nearest open DRC to Fort Bend County is at Greenspoint Mall, 12300 North Freeway, Houston. Those in need of FEMA assistance can access that center 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday.

FEMA DRC at Katy Mills Mall has Relocated

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Katy Mills Mall has relocated a short distance away.  Starting Wednesday, February 21, 2018, the DRC is now located at the Clay Road Shopping Center (19214 Clay Road, Katy, TX 77449).  The DRC is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Residents with questions for FEMA are still be able to visit any open Disaster Recovery Center.  To find the closest DRC, use the FEMA DRC Locator: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator

Updated: New Saturday Hours for SBA Loan Closing Center at the United Way Fort Bend Center

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Closing Center at the United Way Fort Bend Center has new operating hours on Saturdays starting February 17, 2018.  The SBA Loan Closing Center will be open 9AM-3PM on Saturdays, and will continue to be open Monday-Friday from 9AM-6PM and closed on Sundays.

The SBA Loan Closing Center is at the following location:

United Way Fort Bend Center
12300 Parc Crest Dr.
Stafford, TX 77477

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed Sundays

Residents can meet with the SBA at the Loan Closing Center to complete the process of acquiring a SBA disaster loan.  For additional questions, call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.