The following update was received from the City of Houston Planning Department on July 25, 2024. Revise All Mylars To Reflect Change in Planning Director Houston City Council confirmed Vonn Tran as the new Planning …
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Harris County Beryl Recovery Resources Available to Residents
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) continues to support and coordinate recovery efforts following Beryl. On July 12, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed a disaster declaration for the …
Recursos Disponibles para los Residentes del Condado Harris impactados por Beryl
La Oficina de Seguridad Nacional y Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Harris (HCOHSEM, por sus siglas en inglés) continúa apoyando y coordinando los esfuerzos de recuperación después de Beryl. El 12 de julio de …
Storm Debris Pickup – Montgomery County
Do you have vegetation debris that needs to be picked up? If you have storm debris, please register here for vegetation tree debris pick up. By filling out the survey, this will ensure debris pile …
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Stay Safe: Hurricane Beryl Preparedness Tips from Centerpoint Energy
Company urges customers to be prepared as storm heads toward the Texas coast Houston – July 6, 2024 – CenterPoint Energy has been closely monitoring forecasts and preparing for potential impacts from Hurricane Beryl, which is currently projected …
Meet Cody, GHBA’s New Director of Government Affairs
Meet Cody Miller, GHBA’s director of government affairs. Cody joined the GHBA team in June and began his tenure by traveling to Washington D.C. for the National Association of Home Builders’ Legislative Conference, along with …
Apply for Temporary Disaster Exemption for Windstorm Damage
Commissioner Lesley Briones and the Harris Central Appraisal District are reminding property owners who have experienced physical damage to their property during the recent windstorms to apply for a temporary disaster exemption. “State law lets …
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Storm Repair Brochure
As you begin the process of cleaning up and rebuilding after the storm, the City of Houston wants to remind homeowners of several basic rules for repairs and permit guidelines: Click the link to download Single …
Supporting the Future Workforce
A group of students graduated last week from the Hangar Unity Center’s trade program, a GHBA Workforce Committee supported program. The GHBA Custom Builders Council (CBC), Lowe’s PRO and Allen Griffin, a former president of …
FEMA Assistance Available to Individuals and Businesses: Texas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
DR-4781-TX Incident Period: Apr 26, 2024 and continuing | Declaration Date: May 17, 2024 FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by …
Post-Flood FAQs for Homeowners: Practical Advice When You Need It
The Water in Your Home is Finally Receding, Now What? Q. What is the first thing I should do if my home got flooded? A. Call your flood insurance company and file a claim. Q. …
Don’t Get Scammed: Find a Qualified Contractor
There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often …
City of Houston Planning & Development Department Returns to In-Person Only Meetings
Starting in late April and May, the Planning & Development Department will begin conducting all commission, board, and committee meetings in person only. This return to in-person meetings reflects the city’s continued commitment to ensuring …
DOE Heeds NAHB Concerns When Crafting Final Transformer Rule
Reposted from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a final energy efficiency rule for distribution transformers that explicitly heeded NAHB’s call to ensure that it would not impede …