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Natural Disaster: Winter Freeze 2021
Winter Freeze Emergency Assistance
Purpose:
To assist low-income individuals and families that were affected by the 2021 winter emergency with limited repair costs and flexible spending financial assistance.
Overall requirements:
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ID
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Proof of address
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Must live in one of the MAM service area zip codes **
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Proof of damage for those requesting funds for repairs, insurance deductible, etc. (Pictures, insurance claim, etc)
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W-9
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Lease, if applicable
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Income at or below 80% of AMI, or Maximum Annual Household Income of:
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1 Person: $44,150
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2 Person: $50,450
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3 Person: $56,750
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4 Person: $63,050
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5 Person: $68,100
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6 Person: $73,150
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7 Person: $78,200
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8 Person: $83,250
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Levels of assistance*:
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Basic assistance: Flexible spending assistance to those that may need help with food, water, or other basic needs.
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Advanced assistance: For those that sustained physical damages such as ruptured pipes or structure damages. This will be paid directly to contractor or insurance company for deductibles. Also, to cover first month rent or deposit to those that were forced to move due to 2021 winter storm damages.
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The following documents may be required: proof of damage, receipts or estimates, W-9, and lease for 1st month rent or deposit.
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* Level of assistance determined on a case-by-case basis
Application:
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English: (713) 574-7533
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Español: (713) 574-7536
** MAM Zip Codes include:
77008
77009
77018
77022
77024
77037
77039
77040
77041
77043
77055
77076
77079
77080
77088
77091
77092
Want to help?
Consider a donation to MAM's Emergency Winter Freeze Assistance Fund
We know our community and the City of Houston have been heavily impacted by this week’s winter storm. Many are still without power and water, and others feel the lasting effects with broken pipes and water damage. MAM is here to serve our community again with Emergency Winter Freeze Assistance.
Our community is stronger because of you! If you are not in need of assistance but would like to show support for your neighbors, please consider making a donation to the Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund here.
