The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a nation-wide eviction moratorium that applies to vulnerable renters through December 31, 2020. Learn if you are qualified and what to do if you are, with helpful tip sheets and downloadable copies of the declaration in six languages. Even if you don't qualify, you can share these resources with others to help us #KeepHoustonHoused .
Visit our landing page for more information. If you need immediate help or legal assistance, call the Eviction Defense Coalition Hotline at 713-982-7340.
NOTICE TO HARVEY HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICANTS
The City of Houston and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) are working together on an agreement to assist homeowners who are in need of assistance with repair and reconstruction for homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
At this time, the City of Houston will continue assisting homeowners whose applications have been approved for construction. All other applications will be transferred to the GLO to complete the process. All homeowners who have submitted applications will also receive a notification regarding their particular case’s status.
Any questions for HCDD can be directed to our Call Center at 832-393-0550. The GLO’s Homeowner Assistance Program team can be reached at 346-222-4686 or 1-866-317-1998 (toll-free) or at houston.glo@recovery.texas.gov.
More information about the GLO’s program can be found at recovery.texas.gov/hap/houston .
We appreciate your patience, and we will continue to work hard to ensure a smooth transition of applications to the GLO, so that no one is left behind.
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COVID-19 Response
HCDD 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.
Rental Assistance
Rental Assistance is still available for Houston residents who have missed payments in August or previous months due to COVID19. Each applicant can receive up to $2,112 of rental assistance, which will be allocated based on applicant need and vulnerability. To learn more, download the flyer below (available in six languages) or refer to the COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium.
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.
Numbers to call:
832-394-6912
832-394-6227
832-394-6126
Harvey Economic Development Program
Dream Fund Program NOFA Pre-Proposal Conference
The first NOFA for the Harvey Economic Development Program's Dream Fund Program is available to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). HCDD is hosting our conversation and pre-proposal conference for this opportunity on December 1st at 3pm. This virtual conference will be held on Zoom at bit.ly/Econ-NOFA-PreConference .
To learn more about the program and how to submit your application for funding, please refer to bit.ly/NOFA-NovEDP .
Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program
Virtual Information Sessions for Real Estate Professionals
Free courses held each month to cover:
- Application
- Property Review
- Underwriting
- Closing Process
Seating is limited. This class is meant for real estate professionals, not applicants.
HCD Housing Advocates Collective
Non-profit organizations working in housing, community development, and disaster recovery are invited to join us for our last Housing Advocate Collective meeting of 2020! We will be discussing this year's accomplishments and setbacks as well as looking forward to 2021. Join us December 17th at 3:30pm, either online at bit.ly/Housing-Advocates-Dec or by calling into 936-755-1521, ID number 124109780#
Virtual Fall Community Meeting
Each year, we hold community meetings and receive public input to create our annual action plan and help direct about $45 in federally granted funds towards the needs of Houstonians. We are seeking your input now! Watch materials from our November public hearings, read about the annual action plan, and submit public comments on our 2021 Annual Action Plan landing page.
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