Vol. 2, Issue 11 - 03.18.21 RESOURCES The Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund is now accepting applications for home repair assistance for residents whose homes were damaged during the winter storm.  To get started, click here. The Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides past-due rent payments from April 2020 onward, for months in which no other rental assistance has [...]

Vol. 2, Issue 10 - 03.11.21 RECOVERY RESOURCES On March 10th, City Council approved the Utility Winter Storm Uri Relief Program, authorizing adjustments to affected water and wastewater customer accounts.This will provide for a one-time adjustment to all affected utility customers’ water and wastewater utility bills to the lower of the average monthly usage billed over the previous 12 months [...]

Vol. 2, Issue 9 - 03.04.21 RECOVERY RESOURCES Mayor Turner has announced that $1.65m in emergency grants are being invested by the Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund. Those impacted by the storm and needing help can text HoustonFreeze to 898211, or for Spanish, text HoustonAyuda to 898211 (TXT211 on iPhone). Individuals will be texted back with eligibility and [...]

02.25.21 Friends and Neighbors, Today is the start of the $159m Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. In response to the ongoing need for rental relief, the City and the County have joined efforts to support our most vulnerable who are still being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Renters and landlords may apply at HoustonHarrisHelp.org. Any rental property (apartments [...]

The City of Houston and Harris County are working together to provide $159 million in rent and utilities assistance to families who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed by two agencies with established experience in helping people in need: BakerRipley and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. To [...]

Houston Announces Moratorium on Heavy Trash Code Enforcement in Aftermath of Winter Storm Heavy trash code enforcement suspended February 23 to March 12, 2021 No citations will be issued during this time Due to widespread damage to many homes during last week’s winter storm, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Inspections and Public Service (IPS) division [...]

02.23.21 Crowdsource Rescue and Operation BBQ Relief and are helping those still affected by Winter Storm Uri. If you lack reliable transportation to get food & water you can sign up for delivery at: http://crowdsourcerescue.org/freeze If you DO NOT have internet access you may dial 311 for help. Please consider donating to the Houston/Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund!  [...]

Effective immediately, the City of Houston has lifted the boil water notice that has been in place since Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Customers no longer need to boil water used for drinking, cooking and making ice. Water quality testing submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has confirmed that tap water meets all regulatory [...]

02.19.21 Update from AFL-CIO: Individuals in need of plumbers and trade professionals can access the following database: Plumbers Local 68 has a clearing house website called Plumbers 911 that connects folks with union contractors: https://plumbers911.com/find-a-local-plumber/houston-texas-plumbers/ Those without internet access can call: 713-999-6829. Update from GHBA: We have a list of members here (searchable by the type of [...]