VIDOR, Texas — A Vidor homeowner is getting a new beginning after her home was destroyed in Tropical Storm Harvey.
Tuesday, demolition began on Karen Ballinger's current home to allow construction to begin on a new home.
This help comes through the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Homeowner Assistance Program.
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This is the first home being rebuilt by this program in Orange County.
Ballinger lived in her home for 30 years. She says the things she will miss most are the memories.
She had the chance to pick out the colors for her new home, and will also have new appliances when she moves in.
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) allocated $1.334 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for rehabilitation and reconstruction of thousands of owner-occupied single-family homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
Of that money, $265,373,503 will be distributed among Orange, Jefferson and Hardin Counties.
It will take about 20 days to rebuild each home. The homes cost between $100,000 to $150,000. They are built to fit the needs of the family.
There is still time to apply for help. Potential applicants should review the Homeowner Assistance Program Checklist to have all applicable documents ready prior to applying.
For assistance, interested participants can email cdr@recovery.texas.gov or call 1-844-893-8937.