Were you affected by the freeze in February 2021?
Winter Storm 2021 Resources
If you are seeking immediate legal assistance, please apply online or complete a paper application and submit it to info@hvlp.org.
Recovering after a disaster - steps to take. (Ready.Gov)
Winter Storm Uri Consumer Resource Guide (prepared by Baker Botts L.L.P.)
HBA 2020 Consumer Law Handbook (Houston Bar Association)
Disaster Assistance Manual (Texas Law Help)
Specific Issues
FEMA Assistance
FEMA Disaster Assistance - The deadline to apply is April 21, 2021
Appeal a FEMA Decision (National Disaster Legal Aid)
FEMA Appeal FAQ's (National Disaster Legal Aid)
Housing
Update from the Harris County Appraisal District. Homeowners may apply for a temporary disaster exemption if their property suffered physical damage as a result of the freeze.
Avoiding Contractor Fraud (English/Espanol) (SBP)
Handling Home Insurance Claims (Texas Law Help/Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid)
Renters Rights (Lone Star Legal Aid)
Benefits
Tax
Victims of Texas winter storms get deadline extensions and other tax relief. (IRS)
