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New Homes for Stella Link
New homes are coming to Stella Link!
The City of Houston is moving forward with the acquisition of a large tract of land at 10301 Stella Link, south of Main Street and east of Willowbend Avenue. This location is approximately 12.2 acres and will support the development and construction of up to 240 disaster-resilient, energy-efficient single-family homes.
This will be a mixed-income development, where over half of the homes will be made affordable to residents making at or less than 120% of Houston’s Area Median Income . To make the best use of the space, we are looking to create higher-density communities – from townhomes to duplexes to condos. But before development begins, it is crucial to get the input of community members, so we can make these homes fit into the vision that residents have for the community.
Location and Key Facts
The program aims to create new homeownership opportunities for residents.
Focus on neighborhoods that are close to jobs, parks, and services.
Developments are mixed-income. Over half of the new homes will be affordable to households earning 80% of the Area Median Income or less.
Flyers & Resources
| Name | Date | View |
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| ESA Phase I | 02/08/23 |
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| Environmental Fact Sheet | 02/08/23 |
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| Phase II Soil Sampling | 02/08/23 |
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| New Homes for Stella Link Traffic Study | 09/28/22 |
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| New Homes for Stella Link Community Recap Presentation | 09/20/22 |
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| New Homes For Stella Link Community Recap | 09/20/22 |
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| New Homes for Stella Link Flyer | 05/06/22 |
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| New Homes for Stella Link Kickoff Meeting Presentation | 05/05/22 |
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| New Homes for Stella Link Meeting #2 Presentation | 05/17/22 |
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| New Homes for Stella Link Kickoff Meeting | 05/05/22 |
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| New Homes for Stella Link Meeting #2 | 05/17/22 |
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| New Homes for Stella Link Meeting #3 | 05/17/22 |
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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will there be any difference between market rate homes and attainable homes? - Answer
No, all homes will have the same construction quality, finishes and appliances.
Q: How do you define “single-family home”? - Answer
A: Single Family Homes refer to homeownership, not the style or structure of the home. We are encouraging innovative design single-family detached, townhomes, condo, etc. that also maximize the amount of units available.
Q: How will I know when homes are available to purchase? - Answer
A: The selected developer will market when the homes are available to purchase. HCD will also inform the community through the HCD Homebuyers Hub page, HCD social media and through our email list .
Q: How will this development impact my current property taxes? - Answer
A: Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) operates independently of City of Houston. For more information about the property tax assessment, visit HCAD’s Understanding the Property Tax Process . The City will partner with a developer to build high quality single-family homes in a mixed-income community. The developer will use market-based research and community feedback to design and price the homes to ensure the new development’s market-rate price aligns with existing neighboring communities. Additionally, all market-rate and attainable-rate homes will be identical in quality and construction which will further ensure property taxes in the surrounding area should not be appreciably impacted by the development.
Q: What is a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)? - Answer
A: A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is a document used by the City to inform vendors of funding and contract opportunities. The NOFA will state the guidelines, design parameters, and scoring criteria for all interested developers to consider when designing their proposal.
Q: Will this development have a Homeowner Association (HOA)?- Answer
A: The City will use the community engagement process, including hybrid community meetings and the Social Pinpoint tool, to determine whether or not to include HOA requirements in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) guidelines.
Q: How will the homebuyer process work?- Answer
A: The first step for every homebuyer will be to secure a 30-year fixed rate mortgage from a lender. For homebuyers purchasing a market-rate home, they will then continue the traditional homebuyer process.
Q: What opportunities will the community have to provide feedback on the development?- Answer
A: The City hosted three hybrid (in-person and virtual) community engagement meetings to collect public feedback on the development. Additionally, the City has launched a Social Pinpoint site that allowed the public to provide feedback on a mobile friendly website through the end of May 2025.
The City will analyzed the feedback and it was included in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for developers to respond to when submitting their proposal for evaluation.
Q: What will the homes look like?- Answer
A: The proposed development will offer a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom single family detached homes.
Q: Can nearby residents receive preference for the market rate or attainable homes? - Answer
A: No, the City or developer cannot offer preference based on a potential homebuyer’s proximity to the development.
Q: What school will my child attend if I purchase a home in the new area? - Answer
A: Per the Texas Education Agency , school districts assign children to schools by attendance zones, other assignment methods, or transfer policies. Visit the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) School Search tool to learn the school your child will attend.
Q: What is HCD doing to mitigate community concerns on increased traffic? - Answer
A: As part of the federally required due diligence process, HCD commissioned a traffic study in the neighborhood after the preliminary site plan was completed.
Additionally, HCD will work with other City of Houston departments to address community concerns.
Q: How will the City mitigate flooding in the area? - Answer
A: All land tracts acquired by the City for the Harvey Single Family Development Program are located outside of floodways and 500-year floodplains . Additionally, all developments will provide detention volume that meet’s the City’s NEW storm detention requirements.
Q: What is HCD doing to mitigate community concerns on potential increases in crime rates? - Answer
A: HCD will work with other City of Houston departments to address community concerns outside of HCD’s regulatory jurisdiction.
Q: Will there be anything else built besides homes like infrastructure or greenspace? - Answer
A: In addition to purchasing the land, The City is investing in infrastructure which includes sound and flood mitigation.. The City has hired an outside consultant to prepare a preliminary design rendering that will illustrate the size and dimension of the community Greenspace.
