About Us
A city where everyone has a home they can afford, in a community where they can thrive.
The mission of the Housing and Community Development Department is to make investments that serve Houstonians’ housing needs and build a more equitable city by creating safe, resilient homes, and vibrant, healthy communities.
Our department’s values:
Stewardship
Strategy
Equity
Service
Engagement
Transparency
Partnership
2018 Key Facts
The Department was founded in July 1989 under Mayor Kathy Whitmire. Director Tom McCasland was appointed in July 2016 as the Department’s 8th Director.
$97 Million
Total resources available in FY18.
73%
of HCDD budgets comes from federal sources.
$1.3 Billion
Amount allocated for HCD's Hurricane Harvey Recovery efforts.
What We Do
INVEST
to build new homes and fix existing homes for renters and homeowners.
CREATE
opportunities for Houstonians to realize the dream of homeownership.
BUILD
neighborhood amenities that support strong communities.
SERVE
Houstonians who don’t have stable housing or who are experiencing homelessness.
Leverage
recovery resources to transform the city and make our recovery last beyond the next storm.
PRESERVE
affordability for homes and communities for the long term.
LEAD
in a national conversation about the affordable housing crisis.
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