Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs Reopen in the RGV, Homeowners Encouraged to Apply!

Mayor David Suarez shared a few words regarding this amazing program:

“We have a lot of people out there that still haven't taken advantage of the HARP program.”

Mayor David Suarez and City Manager Martin Garza joined General Land Office as they released the keys to the new Castillo family home.

“We can thank the GLO Office and everybody involved that made this a reality that dream for the Castillo family”

“We are urging other community members from Weslaco to apply. This program continues to be open and we need to give more recipients out there so they can take advantage of this program.”

Texas General Land Office (GLO) will officially reopen the application for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) in the Rio Grande Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy. Through HARP, the GLO is focused on rebuilding homes damaged in 2018 and 2019 flooding disasters through repair or reconstruction of owner-occupied single-family homes. Additionally, reimbursement up to $50,000 for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred for repairs including reconstruction, rehabilitation, or mitigation. Repayment of SBA loans is also eligible for reimbursement.

Check out the HARP website for more information:

https://recovery.texas.gov/2018-floods-2019-disasters/programs/2018-2019-harp/index.html

by Maggie Perez, City of Weslaco