Just in time for the Christmas holiday, a Houston mother received what she calls a life-changing gift: the keys to her first home. The opportunity came through the City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department, which hopes more families will take advantage of the same program.

Starting Monday, Houston homeowners impacted by the 2021 winter storm can apply for up to $300K in repair aid and first-time homebuyers who lived in the city during Hurricane Harvey may qualify for up to $125K. Here’s what you need to know before applying.