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2024 Press Releases
August 22, 2024
Houston Housing and Community Development Shaping Houston’s Future: Celebrating 50 Years of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Milestones
Highlighting Transformative Projects That Preserve Homeownership and Foster Community Revitalization in Houston
Read More2023 Press Releases
March 9, 2023
City officials celebrate the groundbreaking of the redevelopment of Covenant House Texas facility
The building will provide housing and support services to youth experiencing homelessness.
Read More2022 Press Releases
July 8, 2022
City of Houston Responds to Latest GLO Tactics
GLO strips City of $52 Million allocated for nonprofits and Economic Development post-Harvey
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
Campanile on Commerce brings high-quality housing to Second Ward
Newly constructed community provides affordable options for seniors
Read More2021 Press Releases
December 1, 2021
City Council Approves Contribution to Robins Landing
Funds provided will facilitate necessary infrastructure to begin building the residential community
Read MoreNovember 10, 2021
City Council Approves First Developments for New Harvey Recovery Small Rental Program
The Program provides opportunities for renters and nonprofit developers
Read MoreNovember 3, 2021
City of Houston Partners with Mercato, Inc. to Prepare Independent Grocers for Online Ordering & Delivery
eCommerce solution will build capacity of neighborhood grocers and specialty food stores.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2021
New Hope Housing Savoy to provide supportive housing in Sharpstown area
Sharpstown community of 120 apartment homes is the latest to break ground in the Harvey Multifamily Program
Read MoreOctober 28, 2021
Green Oaks Apartments to bring high-quality housing to Greenspoint
Newly constructed building will provide affordable options for working families
Read MoreOctober 28, 2021
Temenos Place to provide Homelessness Intervention development in Midtown
Newly constructed building will expand Homelessness Intervention; help those displaced
Read MoreOctober 18, 2021
Sunrise Lofts Brings Permanent Supportive Housing Model to EaDo
Apartments will offer living spaces and services for homeless and vulnerable young adults
Read MoreOctober 15, 2021
Avenue 360 Health And Wellness To Open New Location In Midtown
City funded land purchase for eighth facility providing health and medical care
Read MoreOctober 14, 2021
Hartwood at Briarwest welcomes 120 households at Grand Opening in West Houston
City’s Harvey Multifamily Program continues to provide new homes in all areas of the city
Read MoreOctober 14, 2021
W. Leo Daniels Tower To Bring Refreshed Apartments To Northside Neighborhood
City’s Harvey Multifamily Program contributes funds for much needed revitalization
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2021
St. Elizabeth Place breathes new life into historic Fifth Ward hospital
Safe and affordable apartments will provide new homes and new opportunities
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2021
Harvey Multifamily Program to Sponsor Two New Communities
$25M Final Allocation will support new construction in Northside and Southeast Houston.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2021
City Council Approves New Hope Housing Savoy, Providing 120 Affordable Rental Homes in Sharpstown
City’s Harvey Multifamily Program continues to aid in recovery with second completed development.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2021
Edison Lofts affordable rental homes to revitalize Fort Bend community
City’s Harvey Multifamily Program continues to aid in recovery with second completed development.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2021
City Council Approves Caroline Lofts, Providing 119 Affordable Rental Homes in Midtown
Caroline Lofts will provide opportunities for essential workers and others to live in resilient, affordable homes with close access to Downtown.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2021
City Council Approves Sunrise Lofts, which will Provide 89 Permanent Homes for Vulnerable Young Adults
Young adults, including those aging out of foster care who are currently at risk of or experiencing homelessness, will have a new home and community in Houston’s East End.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2021
Houston City Council Approves Development of Affordable Workforce Homes in Greenspoint Area
Summit at Renaissance Park provides 325 new, resilient homes for residents to help welcome development of Greenspoint
Read MoreJune 30, 2021
Houston City Council approves new construction of senior affordable apartment homes
City is investing $10.25 million in Harvey Recovery funds to build new senior apartment complex in Historic Third Ward.
Read MoreJune 3, 2021
Affordable senior community on Memorial Drive in the Old Sixth Ward to be rebuilt with disaster recovery funding
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) will provide up to $25 million to support the rebuilding of 2100 Memorial, a senior living center severely damaged during Hurricane Harvey.
Read MoreMay 4, 2021
Addition of four developments brings Harvey Multifamily Program total to 3,900 new homes
$100 million expansion of Harvey Multifamily Program will provide additional affordable homes to essential workers, seniors, and vulnerable Houstonians.
Read MoreApril 20, 2021
City of Houston and Harmony House Break Ground on New 128-Bed Dormitory-Style Residence for Working Men Experiencing Homelessness
City of Houston is investing over $6.8 million in local homelessness intervention agency Harmony House to create a new building, which will provide homes and wrap-around social services for working, previously homeless men.
Read MoreApril 5, 2021
$11 Million in Federal Disaster Recovery Funds Allocated for New Affordable Apartment Community in Houston Heights
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) will provide $11 million to construct a new multifamily development in Houston Heights.
Read More2020 Press Releases
2019 Press Releases
September 19, 2019
Round 1 of the City's Harvey Multifamily Program includes $163 million of investment that will create 1,604 apartments
Round 1 of the City's Harvey Multifamily Program includes $163 million of investment that will create 1,604 apartments
Read More2018 Press Releases
2017 Press Releases
February 17, 2017
City to Consider 12 Affordable Home Developments
Hundreds of units planned in High Opportunity Areas
Read More2016 Press Releases
January 8, 2016
FEMA to Close Houston's Disaster Recovery Center Saturday, January 16, 2016
One More Week to Apply for Assistance
Read More2015 Press Releases
2014 Press Releases
2012 Press Releases
2011 Press Releases
October 14, 2011
City To Host Parade of Quality Affordable Homes
October showcase to feature over two dozen new homes for sale in historic neighborhoods throughout Houston
Read MoreJune 20, 2011
HUD and Neighborworks America Announce Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program in Texas
$135 Million Now Available in Texas to Help Homeowners at Risk of Foreclosure with Interest Free, Forgivable Loans-Deadline for Pre-Application Worksheet is July 22
Read MoreJune 2, 2011
Houston HOPE Celebrates National Homeownership Month
City to host Parade of Homes – featuring over 35 quality, affordable homes for sale in historic neighborhoods throughout Houston
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