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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.
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) NOFA Applications is now open, and the application deadline is October 11, 2022, at 3pm. A recording of the pre-proposal conference and all other required information is available below
360 Road to Homeownership Series
Session 1: Credit 101
Our first session will focus on the effects credit history has on qualifying for homeownership and how to build a credit score to secure the mortgage you need.
Stella Link & Cityscape Pre-Proposal Conference
Join us and learn more about the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Stella Link and Cityscape! The Pre-Proposal Conference will cover both NOFAs’ submission procedures, scoring criteria, compliance and more! We will also take questions from attendees. NOFA proposal submission is not a requirement to attend
Building Families Strengthening Communities
The Building Communities and Strengthening Families series of workshops that are aligned to keep communities connected to valuable resources and discover tools for building developmental relationships and enhancing their family’s strengths.
Live, virtual workshops on the
4th Monday of every month!
New Homes for the Near Northside Community Recap
Thursday, November 10, 2022
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) hopes you will join us as we recap the last year, provide an updated development timeline and answer your questions.
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:
Plans & Reports
2021 CAPER
The Draft 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is available for public comment until September 17, 2021.
Public comments may be submitted
- By email: HCDDPlanning@houstontx.gov
- By mail: HCDD
ATTN: Planning and Grants Reporting
2100 Travis Street, 9th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002 - By voicemail: 832-394-5400
- Online
A summary of comments received will be included in the final CAPER and will be posted to the HCDD website, upon submission to HUD.
Amended 2021 Annual Action Allocation Plan - July 2022
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
Final 2022 Annual Action Plan
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan - July 2021
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