$312M Texas Flood Infrastructure Funding 2026–2027 | JRH Engineering
Updated: Oct 2
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Texas Flood Infrastructure Fund for 2026–2027
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) runs the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF), which helps Texas communities pay for flood planning and flood mitigation.
TWDB's FIF program page says the SFY 2026–2027 abridged application solicitation "will be opening soon; the date is TBD," so watch that page for the opening date and confirm funding amounts in TWDB's SFY 2026–27 Intended Use Plan.
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Who Can Apply
Per TWDB, eligible applicants are political subdivisions: cities, counties and districts or authorities created under Article III, Section 52 or Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution
Private developers do not apply directly, but their projects can connect to public drainage improvements
Project Categories
Flood Management Evaluations (FME): studies and planning
Flood Management Strategies (FMS): strategies from planning efforts
Flood Mitigation Projects (FMP): construction of flood control projects
Financial Assistance
TWDB offers 0% interest loans and grants, with the grant amount method based on the category
TWDB reports 118 committed projects and $830 million committed through the program
Projects That Fit the Program
Regional detention pond and drainage channel improvements
Underground detention pond systems where land is limited
Culvert, outfall and storm sewer capacity upgrades
Project: Underground Detention Pond for a Floodplain Expansion, Channelview, TX
This private project was not FIF-funded, but it shows the floodplain storage design that FIF-eligible drainage projects also need.
Industrial warehouse expansion in the floodplain in Channelview, Harris County
Reviewed by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD)
Read the full Channelview case study
Challenges
HCFCD required detention pond storage for the new impervious area
The site had no room for an above-ground detention pond
Objectives
Provide the required storage volume.
Keep the full site usable.
Solutions JRH Engineering Provided
Complete civil engineering design for the building expansion
An underground detention pond system sized to HCFCD requirements
Capacity calculations and documentation for HCFCD review
Results:
No surface area used for detention pond storage
HCFCD floodplain permit issued
Flood Funding in Texas, North Carolina and Florida
Texas
FEMA also funds flood mitigation through its Flood Mitigation Assistance program; see How to Size a Detention Pond in TX, NC & FL.
North Carolina
See NCDEQ Division of Water Infrastructure Funding for NC programs.
Florida
Florida stormwater projects run through the ERP program; see Navigating Florida's Stormwater Rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas Flood Infrastructure Fund?
A TWDB program that provides 0% interest loans and grants for flood evaluations, strategies and mitigation projects.
Who can apply for FIF funding?
Political subdivisions such as cities, counties and certain districts or authorities.
When does the 2026–2027 FIF cycle open?
TWDB lists the abridged application opening date as TBD; check the FIF program page.
What are FME, FMS and FMP?
Flood Management Evaluations, Flood Management Strategies and Flood Mitigation Projects.
Can private developers use FIF funds?
Not directly; applicants must be political subdivisions.
Does JRH Engineering obtain building permits?
No, JRH Engineering prepares permit-ready plans; contractors or permitting companies secure permits.
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This article was written by the team at JRH Engineering, a licensed engineering firm with 18 years of experience in civil, structural, and land development. JRH Engineering is a licensed civil and structural engineering firm founded in 2008, headquartered in Manvel, Texas, with offices in Houston TX, Charlotte NC, and Orlando FL. Certified WBE, WOSB, and HUB-eligible. Phone: (800) 227-9635 | sales@jrhengineering.net | jrhengineering.net. Texas PE license is F-10385. North Carolina PE license is P-3118. Florida license is 38516.
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