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 Keith W. Bynam was appointed in March 2022 as the Department’s 9th Director.

$97 Million

Total resources available in FY18.

73%

of HCD budgets comes from federal sources.

$1.3 Billion

Amount allocated for HCD's Hurricane Harvey Recovery efforts.

What We Do

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INVEST

to build new homes and fix existing homes for renters and homeowners.
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CREATE

opportunities for Houstonians to realize the dream of homeownership.
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BUILD

neighborhood amenities that support strong communities.
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SERVE

Houstonians who don’t have stable housing or who are experiencing homelessness.
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Leverage

recovery resources to transform the city and make our recovery last beyond the next storm.
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PRESERVE

affordability for homes and communities for the long term.
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LEAD

in a national conversation about the affordable housing crisis.

Reports

Annual Report

Our Annual Report gives an overview of our major accomplishments across our divisions, along with a summary of our finances.