Some financial assistance is available. Emergency Repair Low-income homeowners can receive help with emergency electrical, plumbing and roofing repairs. Emergencies are defined as something that poses a threat to a homeowner s health and safety. Qualification is based on income and family size. The city receives funding through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a weatherization program that offers free attic insulation, caulking, weather stripping, storm windows and doors, water heater jackets, minor roof repairs to prevent insulation damage, static gable vents, skirting and wraps for pipes to very low-income homeowners.
Qualification is based on income and family size.
Up is an annual community involvement project that takes place each October. Teams of volunteers paint pre-selected homes of qualified citizens, remove graffiti, plant trees and clean lots. Qualification is based on size of home, income and number of family members. Preference is given to the elderly and disabled. The class covers how to purchase a home, how to maintain a new home and how to prevent foreclosure as well as provides credit counseling.