I own a home in Port Arthur and need emergency assistance for minor repairs due to recent, unexpected damage. I believe I might be eligible as a low-income resident. What are the key requirements for the 'Emergency and Minor Repair Assistance' program, what types of repairs does it cover, and who should I contact to apply?
Navigate to the Port Arthur, TX official website (portarthurtx.gov). Click on the 'Departments' dropdown menu. Select 'Development Services' from the list of departments. On the 'Development Services' page, click on 'Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization'. On the 'Division of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization' page, locate the 'Emergency and Minor Repair Assistance (Owner-Occupied Only)' section. Identify and extract the eligibility requirements for the program. Identify and extract examples of covered repairs. Identify and extract the contact information (phone number and email) for the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization department.
Successfully navigate to the 'Division of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization' page. State that the program is for low and moderate-income persons and families. State that the program is for owner-occupied homes only. State that conditions must pose a severe and immediate threat to health and safety. State that damage must have occurred recently without warning. List examples of covered repairs such as water/sewer line repairs, minor electrical problems, minor roof repairs, and HVAC issues. Provide the phone number (409-983-8259) for the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization department. Provide the email contact (Beverly Freeman) for the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization department.