Public Facilities
To foster healthy and robust communities, HCD supports neighborhood amenities such as parks, libraries, health clinics, and community centers.
If you are interested in partnering with HCD to build or renovate a public facility, please see our funding opportunities. Information on funding sources and compliance for in-progress projects can be found below.
Examples of Recent Projects
Swiney Community Center
Accessibility Improvements
(Completed April 2019)
Total Cost: $150,000
HCD Contribution: $150,000
Chao Senior Center, Chinese Community Center
(Completed August 2019)
Construction of Chao Senior Care Center, a new adult day care center
Completed August 2019
Total Cost: $6,016,320
HCD Contribution: $1,500,000
Pro-Vision
Construction of a new building for recreation, classrooms, and theatre space
Completed: August 2019
Total Cost: $8,442,502.29
HCD Contribution: $2,800,000
Milne Elementary Re-SPARK Park
Recreation and safety features for elementary school park
Completed: November 2019
Total Cost: $294,400
HCD Contribution: $150,000
H-E-B MacGregor Market
New Grocery Store with fresh options
Completed: December 2019
Total Cost: $33,862,000
HCD-facilitated funds: $13,862,000 (EDI Grant and Section 108 Loan)
Star of Hope Cornerstone Community
New campus providing housing, services, and meals to women, children and families in need
Completed: May 2019
Total Cost: $64,527,781
HCD-facilitated funds: $800,000 (TIRZ)
Funding Sources
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is provided to the City based on population. We receive CDBG funding annually.
- Local Bonds: Voters have passed ballot measures that allow the City to borrow to finance projects
- Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) are special zones meant to attract investment in specific areas. They set aside taxes from new improvements (tax increments) in order to fund capital improvements.
- Section 108 Loans are granted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through an open application. This financing program can be used for long-term investments in large projects and is an open application.
