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Community Foundation Unveils $40 Million Housing Fund for Kerr County Flood Recovery

The pledge prioritizes moving families into stable homes to accelerate the shift from emergency response to long‑term rebuilding.

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Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. welcomes Gov. Greg Abbott as he arrives at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville on Thursday.
Gov. Greg Abbott talks with Hunt ISD Superintendent Luci Harmon after a news conference at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville on Thursday. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced it will allocate $40 million to a housing fund as part of its recovery plan following the July 4 floods.
A fallen roof and debris is seen on the banks of the Guadalupe River after intense flooding Tuesday July 8, 2025 in Ingram, Texas.

Overview

  • The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced the $40 million housing commitment in Kerrville alongside Gov. Greg Abbott.
  • The fund will cover temporary housing, home repairs and rebuilding, RV repairs or replacements, and case managers over roughly the next 18 months.
  • Since July 4, the foundation reports raising more than $100 million, granting over $16 million to 50+ nonprofits, and distributing $10.8 million for emergency aid and temporary housing that has supported 700+ families, 200+ small businesses, 17 volunteer fire departments and two school districts.
  • The foundation created a local advisory council to guide funding decisions and set aside $1.6 million for short‑term stays through Airbnb.org.
  • Officials have released the names of 118 people who died in the floods, and two people remain missing: Jeffrey Ramsey, 63, and Cecilia Steward, 8.