Tornado Recovery Resources 

The program does not reimburse funds already spent.

HRAP-TR will manage and complete the construction process for the repair or replacement of damaged homes or mobile home units on behalf of eligible owners. The program cannot support the purchase of a new home or subsidize rent payments.

No, this is not a loan or a lien. This program provides grant funding. Eligible owners who are awarded grant funding are expected to adhere to the stipulations of the Homeowner Grant Agreement. As a condition of receiving a grant, owner/occupant applicants must agree to own and occupy the program-assisted home for a period of three (3) years. Landlord applicants must agree to lease the program-assisted home at affordable rates to low- or moderate-income households for a period of five (5) years.

The program adheres to all federally required safeguard protocols. We take the security of personal information very seriously and have controls in place to safeguard your personal information.

HRAP-TR will begin accepting applications for assistance on November 17, 2025. While a deadline has not yet been determined, funding is limited and we encourage potentially eligible citizens to apply as early as possible

Homeowners are expected to secure their own temporary living arrangement while construction is underway at their property. Lawful tenants of assisted properties may qualify for relocation assistance if they must relocate during program-sponsored construction activities, as provided under the Uniform Relocation Act.

Reconstructed homes will be completed with vinyl siding material. Brick will not be replaced unless required by local zoning or homeowner association bylaws. Garages are not eligible for replacement unless required by a zoning or homeowner association bylaws. Bylaws are required to be legally documented and equally enforced on all property owners to be considered.

In an effort to provide consistent benefits to all program applicants, the Program cannot facilitate modifications to Program-approved plan sets.

Once the keys are exchanged and turned over to the homeowner, the homeowner is free to replace flooring and countertops as they desire.  Please note that modifications/removal of Program-provided materials and completed work will void program warranties on those and affected items.  The general contractors are contractually prohibited from providing upgrades.

Rehabilitation scopes of work are developed to repair the unrepaired storm damage while also repairing items required to bring the home back to a “decent, safe, and sanitary” standard. Completing a remodel, or renovation, of the home is not part of the HRAP-TR program.

MHU Replacements will only be offered as single-wide units. The home configurations will be 2 bedroom-2 bathroom and 3 bedroom-2 bathroom single-wide units. The GC will install HUD-certified MHUs but cannot guarantee the same floor plan, model, or manufacturer of the damaged unit given current market conditions, supply chain constraints, and budget limitations. The aim of the program is to provide a decent, safe, and sanitary MHU to eligible MHU replacement applicants.

Accessibility modifications can only be made on rehabilitation projects if the underlying item being replaced is non-functional or damaged. If the tub/shower in the hallway bathroom is not damaged and is functioning properly, the contractor cannot remove it for the installation of a roll-in shower. Since the tub/shower in the primary bedroom/bathroom suite is damaged and is being replaced, a roll-in shower can be added in that location. Unfortunately, the hallway widths cannot be changed as that would require moving interior walls, which is not part of the scope of work. If feasible, the widening of the bathroom door may be able to be accomplished if the bathroom door was also being replaced.