2019 Disasters

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• 2018/2019 Pre-Application Video Session
• 2018/2019 ARP FAQs
• 2018 ARP Request for Applications (RFA)
• 2019 ARP Request For Applications (RFA)
• 2018/2019 ARP RFA Selection Criteria
• Multifamily Uniform Application (MUA) (word)
• Multifamily Uniform Application (MUA) Attachment A (excel)
• Duplication of Benefits Guide - ARP
• Duplication of Benefits (DOB) Calculation Form

• GLO 2019 State Action Plan Summary
• 2018 / 2019 Federal /Presidential Declaration Numbers and HUD County Designations
• CMR. ANNOUNCES HUD HAS ALLOCATED $239 MILLION TO TEXAS FOR LONG-TERM RECOVERY EFFORTS FOR 2018 AND 2019 DISASTERS 
• FEMA Disaster 4454 (DR-4454)
• FEMA Disaster 4466 (DR-4466)
• HUD Federal Register

GLO programs to administer and oversee:  

1. Homeowner Assistance Program ($98.91 million): Provides funding for rehabilitation and reconstruction of owner-occupied single-family homes damage by the 2019 disasters for flooding in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and by Tropical Storm Imelda.
2. Homeowner Reimbursement Program ($10.84 million): Provides funding for eligible expenses and Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster home loans incurred by homeowners for repairs to a primary residence prior to application for these funds. Up to $50,000 per household may be reimbursed.
3. Affordable Rental Program ($31.55 million): Provides funding for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction of affordable multifamily housing projects. The GLO allocated program funds to address unmet rental needs in counties impacted by the flooding Lower Rio Grande Valley or Tropical Storm Imelda. Maximum award is $10 million per development.
4. Infrastructure Competition ($61.43 million): The Infrastructure Competition will provide disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure for local communities. Each applicant may submit a total of two applications, whether applying as the lone applicant or jointly with another jurisdiction(s). Each application must consist of one project. Minimum award is $250,000 and maximum award is $1,000,000.
5. Local, Regional and State Planning ($11.37 million): Provides funding for regional and statewide planning studies and tools that work to reduce risks and impacts of future disasters.

The GLO is administering the Affordable Rental Program using CDBG-DR funds allocated to the state following severe flooding in 2018 and 2019, as well as Tropical Storm Imelda. This program provides for the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction of affordable multifamily housing projects. The $41,660,000 million allocation managed by the GLO will reimburse eligible hard construction costs for the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new construction of affordable multifamily housing developments.

Counties eligible for funding:
Cameron, Chambers, Harris, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange, San Jacinto, and

2018/2019 Affordable Rental Program information

The 60-day application submission period has ended. Applicants were chosen by a competitive points-based system. The GLO anticipates announcing awards in late summer.

• Details on the division of funding by allocation are available in the 2019 State Action Plan Summary and the 2018 State Action Plan Summary.
• Developments must meet affordability requirements for 20 years after completion of new construction and 15 years after completion of repairs to ensure low-income citizens and families of Texas have a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.
• Public or privately owned multifamily structures and scattered sites with 8 units or more are eligible.
• At a minimum, 51% of the units must target residents with income levels at 80% or less of the area median income.
• The allocation maximum is $5,000,000 per award.
• Application acceptance period: May 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021.
• Project construction must be completed within 18 months of the effective date of the contract.
• ARP Applicant Awards and Scoring
• ARP Grant Administration Resources

Funding Breakdown by Disaster

2018 South Texas Floods:

2019 Disasters:

Hurricane Imelda:

Learn more about the 2018 / 2019 Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP)

The Infrastructure Competition will provide disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure for local communities. Each applicant may submit a total of two (2) applications, whether applying as the lone applicant or jointly with another jurisdiction(s). Each application must have a total proposed cost between $250,000 to $1 million. 

All activities must contribute to the long-term recovery and restoration of housing. The GLO recognizes that as part of a comprehensive long-term recovery program, the repair and enhancements of local infrastructure are crucial components. Infrastructure activities are vital not only for the long-term recovery and restoration of housing but for the long-term recovery and viability of communities. Applications closed on 5:00 pm on August 1, 2022.

2019 Infrastructure Competition Project Awards

Eligible applicants include cities and counties in the following areas:

• Willacy County
• Cameron County
• Chambers County
• Harris County
• Hidalgo County
• Jefferson County
• Liberty County
• Montgomery County
• Orange County
• San Jacinto County

2019 Disasters HUD Eligible Counties Map

2019 Disasters Scoring Competition Criteria

Infrastructure Competition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Examples of projects include:

• Flood control and drainage repair and improvements, including the construction or rehabilitation of storm water management system.
• Restoration of infrastructure
• Public facilities
• Buyouts or Acquisition with or without relocation assistance, down payment assistance, housing incentives, and demolition
• Activities designed to relocate families outside of floodplains
• Demolition, rehabilitation of publicly or privately owned commercial or industrial buildings, and code enforcement
• Economic development
• Public service
• Planning 

Infrastructure Competition Webinars

April 26: General Application Overview and Storm Tie-back

• Webinar Presentation General Application Overview and Tie-back
• Webinar Video https://youtu.be/vEU99SaqHPs

May 3: Identifying Project Service Area & Documenting Beneficiaries

• Webinar Presentation Identifying Project Service Area & Documenting Beneficiaries
• Webinar Video https://youtu.be/Z4VmBJdx0_g

May 10: Developing the Budget

• Webinar Presentation Developing the Budget
• Webinar Video https://youtu.be/3fKEItMmwjs

<h5>TIGR Access

• TIGR login page: https://cdrportalprd.dynamics365portals.us/
• TIGR System Access Forms Instructions for Subrecipients or Vendors
• TIGR System Access Form
• TIGR System Access Form for Subrecipient’s Vendors

Submit TIGR questions and completed forms via email to: TIGRhelp@recovery.texas.gov

Application Material Resources

• Application Guide
• Federal SF-424 Form
• Federal SF-424 Form Instructions
• Budget Justification of Retail Costs
• Local Certification Form
• Supplemental Data (SoVI and TDEM Damage Totals)
• Project Beneficiaries Calculator (Multiple Jurisdictions)
• Project Delivery and Engineering Caps
• 2021 LMISD Data
• Survey Methodology Manual
• FY 2021 Non-entitlement Upper Quartile Counties
• FY 2021 Entitlement Upper Quartile Communities
• FY 2022 Survey Questionnaire – 80% (English)
• FY 2022 Survey Questionnaire – 80% (Spanish) 
• FY 2022 Survey Questionnaire - Standard (English) (Pending HUD release April 2022)
• FY 2022 Survey Questionnaire - Standard (Spanish) (Pending HUD release April 2022)
• Survey Tabulation Form
• Random Number Generator
• Race and Ethnicity/Gender Calculator
• Procurement Guidance

For technical assistance email: cdr@recovery.texas.gov

Scoring Factors*

What is the Applicant’s total damage per capita?

Up to 25 Points

Does the project meet the low and moderate income (LMI) HUD National Objective?      

Flat 30 Points

What is the cost per person benefiting?

Up to 20 Points

What is the Applicant’s county Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI) score?   

Up to 15 Points

Is the applicant leveraging funds from other source(s)? 

Flat 10 Points

* Depending on demand, no applicant will be awarded for their second application until all successful eligible applicants have been awarded funding at least once.

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