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Texas General Land Office urges Kaufman County homeowners to apply for 2024 disaster assistance
Summary
Anne Reagan of the Texas General Land Office told the Kaufman County Commissioners Court that a HUD-funded 2024 Homeowners Assistance Program is open to residents with storm damage, offering repair, reconstruction or reimbursement; a local assistance office and walk‑in help are available in Kaufman Square.
Anne Reagan of the Texas General Land Office told the Kaufman County Commissioners Court on April 7 that the 2024 Homeowners Assistance Program is open for Kaufman County homeowners who suffered housing damage in spring 2024 storms.
"This program is designed to make their housing whole," Reagan said, describing options that range from full reconstruction to reimbursement for homeowners who already paid for repairs. Reagan said the program is funded through HUD allocations and includes a homeowners reimbursement program for people who used personal funds.
Reagan outlined the application and eligibility process: the GLO takes and manages applications, conducts a series of state-required inspections, and helps homeowners through to the key release at completion. She told the court a local office on Kaufman Square near West Grove will provide in-person assistance and said the program will remain in the county for at least two years.
In response to a question about whether applicants must first apply to FEMA, Reagan said the state welcomes applicants regardless of prior FEMA participation: "So if they didn't apply with anybody then they are welcome to, yes," she said.
Judge (presiding) said the court would add the GLO flyers to the county website and encouraged staff to share the information widely so residents know they can walk in for help.
Reagan said the program administrators will provide flyers with a web address and lists of required documents; she urged anyone unsure whether damage qualifies to contact the GLO office for an eligibility review.
The court took no formal action on the presentation; county staff and GLO representatives indicated outreach materials and application assistance would be made available locally.
