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Houston Matters

Sarnoff: Letters To Flooded Homeowners Could Leave Them Without ‘Many Options’

Posted on December 7, 2017 · The Houston Chronicle's Nancy Sarnoff says hundreds of homeowners will soon be getting letters if their properties have been defined as "substantially damaged," meaning many might have to elevate their homes -- or leave if they can't afford to.

Hurricane Harvey

Many Houstonians Seek Home Elevation, After Repetitive Flooding

Posted on October 6, 2017 · The path upward isn't always straightforward. “It’s months of paperwork and months of not hearing anything. And it’s all terrible,” says Meyerland homeowner Drew Shefman, who says he gave up on his FEMA elevation grant application.

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Houston Matters

Sarnoff: Letters To Flooded Homeowners Could Leave Them Without ‘Many Options’

Hurricane Harvey

Many Houstonians Seek Home Elevation, After Repetitive Flooding

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