Hurricane Ike Housing Assistance

Beaumont – The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) announced Thursday that residents in Southeast Texas that own their homes and still have storm related damages as a result of Hurricane Ike can apply for housing repair assistance by filling out a Hurricane Ike Housing Repair Assistance Intake Application. “This is the first step in getting the citizens of Southeast Texas, who still have damages, help that they desperately need”, said Shaun P. Davis, SETRPC Executive Director.

Approximately $51,000,000 will be available to address Ike home damage in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties.

Application packets can be obtained two ways:

1) by visiting the SETRPC website located at www.setrpc.org and downloading a copy; or
2) by calling the Housing Repair Application Request Line at 409-923-7900 or
1-877-840-4945. (Calls will be accepted Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A large volume of calls is expected so wait times may apply.)

If requesting an application packet by phone, callers will be asked to provide only their name, address and phone number. Once the information is obtained, they will receive an application packet by mail. Due to an expected high volume of requests, mailed applications may take up to 7 working days to be received.

Application packets will include the following: instruction sheet, frequently asked questions (FAQ) sheet and an application. Homeowners should fill out the paperwork to the best of their ability and refer to the instruction and/or FAQ sheet for questions. If questions still remain, applicants can call 409-923-7900.

Completed applications should be sent to the SETRPC. Submission information is included in the application packet. After applications have been received, reviewed and processed internally, applicants may be contacted by an SETRPC Staff Member to clarify or obtain any additional information that may be needed.