Housing Recovery

Housing remains the greatest need in Kerr County after the July 4 floods. National disaster recovery frameworks identify safe and stable housing as the foundation for every other part of recovery. Without housing, families cannot return to work, children cannot return to school and communities cannot rebuild.

To meet this need, the Community Foundation has committed $50 million across a comprehensive set of housing programs. Each household works with a disaster case manager to understand its options and choose the pathway that best fits its needs.

Our Approach

• Choice for families: Households can select the option that works for them.
• Speed and stability: We help families return to safe and permanent housing as quickly as possible.
• Stronger local partners: We invest in nonprofit capacity to support long-term community benefit.
• Clear accountability: We ensure transparent and responsible use of charitable dollars.

Housing Programs

Case Management

Local agencies guide households through recovery and help them access the right programs and services. Case managers are the heart and soul of the recovery effort.

Light on the Hill serves as the lead case management agency for our community. Flood survivors with questions may contact the organization at 830-315-6104.

Other organizations supporting case management include:
• Center Point Alliance for Progress
• Endeavors
• First Presbyterian Church
• Hunt Preservation Society
• St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Temporary Housing

A temporary place to stay gives families the breathing room they need to determine the next right step in their recovery. Individuals can stay in temporary housing at no cost for up to 12 months from their move-in date.

Two flexible options are available for displaced families:

• Airbnb partnership offering ready-to-use homes while supporting local hosts
• Traditional leases with rental support plus a $350 monthly utilities stipend

Home Repair and Reconstruction

Partners such as Hunt Preservation Society, Habitat for Humanity Kerr County and All Hands and Hearts repair and rebuild homes for the most vulnerable households. Materials donated through Global Empowerment Mission help extend rebuilding dollars.

Complex Repair Fund

This fund provides a safety net for unexpected construction challenges. It covers unforeseen site conditions and closes repair gaps for the most vulnerable.

Down Payment Assistance

Qualified flood survivors can receive help purchasing a new home through a partnership with the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and local lenders.

RV and Mobile Home Replacement

A partnership with Episcopal Relief and Development provides replacement RVs and mobile homes to ensure all types of primary housing are considered in the recovery.

Unmet Needs Fund

This fund supports essential needs not covered elsewhere and helps families move forward in recovery.

How to Get Help

Flood survivors can complete the Rebuild Kerr needs assessment at RebuildKerr.org. A case manager will be assigned to help navigate available housing options, resources and next steps. Survivors who want more information about any of these programs should contact their case manager. Community partners with questions about the programs may contact Jonathan Danforth, senior program officer for housing.