Harris County Flood Control Bond Program | Community Exchange
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Harris County Flood Control Bond Program A $2.5 billion bond to fund flood mitigation projects across Harris County — including Third Ward, Fifth Ward, and Sunnyside.
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On the record
April 10, 2026
How this affects the community
What it means for your household Under $30,000
Many live in flood-prone areas with fewer resources to recover. Buyout programs and drainage improvements help the most vulnerable.
$30,000–$60,000
Reduced flood risk means lower insurance costs and fewer missed workdays after storms.
$60,000–$100,000
Property protection and lower flood insurance premiums as projects complete.
Over $100,000
Property values stabilize in flood-prone areas. Bond repayment adds small amount to property taxes.
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Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Source record Organization Harris County
Added to Community Exchange Apr 9, 2026
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
Related policies. 01 Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Harris County Flood Control District v. Jose Luis Campuzano; Cause No. 1278523; In the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4; CAO File No. 22EMD0217.policy Harris County Commissioners Court 02 Request for approval of a renewal option with ArborTrue LLC (Primary) for hazardous tree and tree limb removal services for the Flood Control District for the period of December 1, 2026 - November 30, 2027 at a cost of $429,619, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250280), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.41%.policy Harris County Commissioners Court 03 Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Ceballos Construction, LLC in the amount of $6,186,800 for general watershed repairs to Channels (I) Vince Bayou, (B) Armand Bayou, (F) San Jacinto/Galveston Bay, (A) Clear Creek, and (D) Brays Bayou for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260233), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22%.policy Harris County Commissioners Court 04 Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Harris County Flood Control District v. Bay Area Shooting Club, Inc.; Cause No. 1227880; In the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2; CAO File No. 24EMD0019.policy Harris County Commissioners Court 05 Request for discussion and possible action on the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs managed by the Harris County Flood Control District.policy Harris County Commissioners Court The civic web
How this connects
Approved by Harris County voters in 2018 after Hurricane Harvey and extended in 2024, this bond program funds drainage improvements, buyouts of flood-prone properties, and bayou restoration across Harris County. Many historically underserved neighborhoods remain in the project queue, including parts of Third Ward, Fifth Ward, and Sunnyside. Residents can track project status and submit input on priorities through the Harris County Flood Control District. The program is the largest flood mitigation investment in the county history.
Harris County voters approved billions in bonds to reduce flooding. The money pays for bigger bayous, new detention basins, and home buyouts in the most flood-prone areas.
