Disaster Response United States Project #70907

Kerr County Flood Relief

by Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc

Project Report | Oct 14, 2026
Kerr County Flood Relief Report

By Stephanie Davis | Finance and Grants Administrator

Rebuilding the Hill Country, Together

Message From the CEO

Two and a half months have passed since flooding again struck the Hill Country on July 16. For hundreds of our neighbors, recovery means a safe place to sleep, repairs to a damaged home, keeping a business open or simply figuring out what comes next.

September has marked an important transition from immediate response to longer-term recovery.

Since July, emergency assistance has helped more than 1,100 households across the region, significant investments have been made in small-business recovery and disaster case management and temporary housing assistance have expanded.

Now, home repair and rebuilding are underway. On Sept. 18, the first households were referred to home repair organizations funded by the Community Foundation: an important milestone as families move from immediate assistance toward permanency.

Recovery from the 2025 and 2026 floods will take more than a year, not just a few months. But across Kerr County, families are returning home, businesses are rebuilding and nonprofits, churches, governments, donors and neighbors are working together to move recovery forward.

We will keep going.

By the Numbers

Families across the Hill Country continue to connect with financial assistance, case managers, housing assistance and recovery resources based on their individual needs.

Emergency Financial Assistance
- 1,149 households have received emergency financial assistance, with $1,101,750 distributed directly to families. Another 100 households are currently in the pipeline for assistance.
Case Management
- 928 households are currently engaged with a case manager, connecting families with available resources and helping them navigate their next steps in recovery.
Housing Assistance
- 9 households have received emergency housing assistance, with an average of $5,918 provided per household. Another 17 households have assistance pledged.
Needs Assessment
- 38 Needs Assessment responses were received in the past seven days.

Each number represents a household moving through the recovery process and helps recovery partners understand where resources are needed most.

Community Foundation Continues Housing Assistance for Flood-Affected Households

Temporary housing assistance continues to reach households displaced by the July 16 flood. Through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, eligible households in Kerr County and Comfort can receive up to three months of assistance, administered by First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville.

Already, nine households have received assistance, with another 17 households approved for support. As families continue moving through the recovery process, the Community Foundation and its partners will continue connecting households with temporary housing while case managers help families determine their next steps toward longer-term recovery.

Links:

Rebuild Kerr Website

Attachments:

One Year After the Flood (PDF)

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Jun 23, 2026
Kerr County Flood Relief Report

By Stephanie Davis | Financial Associate

Rebuild Kerr: A Community Transformed by Courage, Generosity, and Action

On July 4, 2025, while floodwaters were still rising across Kerr County, the Community
Foundation of the Texas Hill Country launched the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. The
response was immediate. Within minutes, the first donations arrived, and within hours
support poured in from across Texas and around the world. Contributions came from major
institutions, corporate partners, religious congregations, social clubs, and individual
neighbors determined to help.

What followed became one of the swiftest and most unifying philanthropic responses in
Texas history. Donors acted quickly and demonstrated a shared commitment to ensuring
that Kerr County would not face recovery alone.

Building a Foundation for Recovery

The generosity of donors established the foundation for a coordinated, multi-year recovery
effort. Resources have been directed toward addressing immediate and long-term
community needs, including housing recovery, mental health support, community
restoration, environmental restoration, and long-term resiliency.

Today, these recovery efforts continue through Rebuild Kerr, a coordinated philanthropic
initiative that serves as the home of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s
flood recovery work. The organization raised funds from the public through the Kerr County
Flood Relief Fund and now oversees ongoing recovery efforts through this long-term
initiative.

Impact as of June 18, 2026

The scale of the recovery effort is reflected in the results achieved to date:
$82 million granted
More than 100 nonprofit partners funded
More than 1,500 families supported
More than 600 small businesses assisted
More than 30 first responder groups provided resources

Your support in action this week:

In the wake of the July 4 floods, neighbors across the Hill Country continue to show up for one another. Here’s a quick look at the progress your support is making possible.

Housing Stability
Access to stable shelter continues to improve. Currently, 135 households (299 individuals) remain in temporary housing as permanent solutions move forward.
To date, the Foundation’s Down Payment Assistance program has helped 19 flood survivor households achieve homeownership.
Rebuilding & Construction
Rebuilding efforts continue to accelerate across the county.
– 58 homes have now been fully reconstructed
– 33 homes are actively under construction
– 47 modular and RV homes have been repaired or replaced
Unmet Needs Fund
The Community Foundation’s Unmet Needs Fund continues to address critical gaps for families navigating recovery: – 187 households helped
– Average award: $4,772
– Recent requests are now focusing on furniture and appliances, as more survivor households are coming home.

These investments have helped strengthen recovery efforts across the region while
supporting individuals, families, businesses, and organizations affected by the disaster.
Keeping the Community Connected

The Kerr County Flood Relief Initiative continues to help the community recover with
resilience and compassion. Through regular communications, Rebuild Kerr shares weekly
updates, community stories, and information about how support is helping rebuild Kerr
County.

Community members and supporters can stay informed by subscribing to the Rebuild Kerr
newsletter at:

https://rebuildkerr.org/newsletter/

These updates help residents, donors, partners, and supporters remain informed and
connected to the ongoing recovery process.

Welcome Home: Stories of Recovery

An important part of the recovery effort is the Welcome Home series, which shares the
stories of individuals and families who are returning home and moving forward after the
disaster.

These recoveries were funded by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and
made possible through the work of nonprofit partners, local disaster case managers,
donors, volunteers, and caring neighbors. Each story demonstrates that recovery does not
happen alone. Instead, it is achieved through resilience, partnership, and the
determination of a community committed to bringing people home.

The Welcome Home stories can be viewed at:

https://rebuildkerr.org/welcome-home/

The response to the July 2025 flooding in Kerr County demonstrates the power of collective
action and community support. From the rapid establishment of the Kerr County Flood
Relief Fund to the ongoing work of Rebuild Kerr, donors, nonprofit organizations,
volunteers, and local partners have united around a common goal: helping the community
recover and build a stronger future. The progress achieved to date reflects both the
generosity of supporters and the resilience of the people of Kerr County.

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Feb 23, 2026
Kerr County Flood Relief

By Amy Rector | Chief Financial Officer

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