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Hill Country Foundation Pledges $40 Million for Kerr County Flood Housing Recovery

The pledge launches a focused housing push to return displaced Kerr County families to stable homes within an 18-month window.

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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 dedicated housing fund in Kerrville alongside Gov. Greg Abbott, marking the first step of its four-part recovery plan.
  • The fund will cover temporary lodging, home repairs and rebuilding via nonprofits and local builders, RV repairs or replacements, and case management over the next 18 months.
  • Allocations will follow a geographic split based on needs and disaster data: 50% for western Kerr County, 40% for central areas, and 10% for the east.
  • The foundation reports more than $100 million raised since early July, with over $16 million already granted to 50-plus local groups aiding families, small businesses, schools, fire departments and crisis response.
  • Short-term stays will be supported with $1.6 million through Airbnb.org, applications are open at RebuildKerr.org, and the Texas House passed six disaster-relief bills to bolster recovery efforts.