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
2022 Key Facts
The Department was founded in July 1989 under Mayor Kathy Whitmire. Director Michael C. Nichols was appointed in February 2024 as the Department’s 10th Director.
$112 Million
Total resources available in FY22.
79%
of HCD budgets comes from federal sources.
$694 Million
Amount allocated for HCD's Hurricane Harvey Recovery efforts.
Our Annual Report gives an overview of our major accomplishments across our divisions, along with a summary of our finances.
What We Do
INVEST
We invest in new homes and fix existing homes for renters and homeowners.
CREATE
We create opportunities for Houstonians to realize the dream of homeownership.
BUILD
We build neighborhood amenities that support strong communities.
SERVE
We serve Houstonians who don’t have stable housing or who are experiencing homelessness.
Leverage
We leverage recovery resources to transform the city and make our recovery last beyond the next storm.
PRESERVE
We preserve affordability for homes and communities for the long term.
LEAD
We lead in a national conversation about the affordable housing crisis.
