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Eviction Intervention Assistance
The City of Houston and Harris County are working together to provide an additional $13 million in eviction intervention assistance to families that are in active eviction, due to unpaid rent resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are in active eviction, visit houstonharrishelp.org to apply. The general Emergency Rental Assistance Program is no longer accepting applications.
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.
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COVID-19 Response
HCD 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.
Fall 2022 Virtual Community Meeting
Please join us for one of our Fall 2022 Community Meetings on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6pm (in-person) and Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 3pm (virtual).
In Person
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Leonel J. Castillo Community Center2101 South Street, Houston, TX 77009 Get Directions
New Homes for OST - South Union
Homebuyer Fair
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) hopes you will join us and our partner Mayberry Homes as we discuss New Homes for OST- South Union on MLK Blvd and the homebuyer process!
Building Families Strengthening Communities
Get answers to all your questions in these interactive workshops. All it will cost you is your time.
Live, virtual workshops on the
4th Monday of every month!
Section 3 Mobile Certification
The Section 3 certification is now mobile! Have our team certify your workers onsite today!
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What We're Doing
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) 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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