The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a nation-wide temporary eviction moratorium for certain tenants through December 31, 2020. Additionally, the Texas Supreme Court has issued an order in support of the CDC's declared moratorium. If you need help, call the Eviction Defense Coalition Hotline: 713-982-7340.
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COVID-19 Response
HCDD continues to take steps to keep our employees and residents safe through the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors to our office will have their temperatures taken when arriving and will be required to wear facial coverings and maintain social distancing. When possible, we are encouraging everyone to find virtual ways to submit documents and hold meetings.
Rental Assistance
Rental Assistance is available for Houston residents who have missed payments in August or previous months due to COVID19. Starting August 24th, renters will be able to apply for up to $2,112 of rental assistance, which will be allocated based on applicant need and program priorities.
COVID-19 Evicition Moratorium
The CDC has issued a moratorium on evictions that applies to vulnerable renters nationwide. Learn if you are qualified and what to do if you are, and download helpful tip sheets to share with your friends and family!
Virtual Office Hours
We are now holding our weekly Community Office Hours virtually! From 1pm-4pm every Wednesday, you can call in and be connected to program representatives. They will be able to answer questions, give status updates, and more.
Numbers to call:
832-394-6912
832-394-6227
832-394-6126
Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program
Virtual Information Sessions for Real Estate Professionals
Free courses held each month to cover:
- Application
- Property Review
- Underwriting
- Closing Process
Seating is limited. This class is meant for real estate professionals, not applicants.
Advocates Collective
Nonprofits working on housing or disaster recovery are invited to join our monthly Housing Advocates Collective, now held virtually. Representatives from several teams will be providing updates and answering questions.
Date: September 24, 2020
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Call-In Number: +1 281-925-7241
Conference ID: 492 381 428#
Join us to discuss:
- HCD Department Updates
- Disaster Recovery Updates
- Single-Family Updates
- Multifamily Updates
Public Service NOFA
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department is seeking nonprofit organizations to provide administrative services for Child Care, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, and Homeless Services programs. A pre-proposal conference was held on August 11 to address any questions and went over details of the NOFA process.
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What We're Doing
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) works to create opportunities for all Houstonians to have access to safe homes that they can afford in communities where they can thrive. Our department works closely with service providers and developers across the city to improve quality of life for Houston residents. Full details of our strategies and proposals can be found in regularly published reports:
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Draft 2019 CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report)
The Draft 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is available for comment. The commentary period begins Tuesday, September 8, 2020 and ends on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Public comments may be submitted by email to HCDDPlanning@houstontx.gov, or by mail
Attn: Planning and Grants Management
City of Houston
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2019 Annual Action Plan Amendment September 2020
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