Bolivar Blueprint

To:    Galveston County Residents (Excluding the City of Galveston residents – the City of
Galveston has their own program that they will administer for local residents)

Re:    List of documents that potential applicants can begin gathering.

Below is a list of documents and information that applicants should collect in advance to help ensure a more efficient application process.

1. Current government-issued picture identification (renew if expired)
2. Receipts, cancelled checks, credit card statements to verify purchases of repairs completed on homes
3. Proof of damage document from an entity such as FEMA, SBA, and FBO
4. Evidence of money received from FEMA, SBA, or insurance Companies
5. Property tax receipt, if not current - initiate a payment plan
6. Stay current on your utility bill to avoid delays when restoring power
7. Any document referencing an identification number for manufactured home units
8. Marriage/Divorce Decree
9. If married, but separated, need contact information for spouse
10. Current mortgage payment coupon or information for lien holders - name, address, phone  
number               
11. Mortgage cancellation document
12. Death certificate of property owners if their name is still on title
13. Current pay stub
14. IRS 1040 Tax Return for 2008
15. Names, birthdates, social security numbers of all residents

Please recognize that approximately half of the applicants who apply will not be eligible for the Galveston County CDBG housing program.  Those who are not eligible will be encouraged to meet with other Galveston support programs.

More information will be released when it becomes available.