The Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority (LARA) is a 13-member board appointed by the Mayor, City Council, Harris County and the Houston Independent School District. The LARA Authority is organized for the purpose of aiding, assisting and acting on behalf of the City in the performance of its governmental functions to promote the common good and general welfare of the City and in undertaking and completing one or more projects, as may be defined or determined by the City Council of the City.
In particular, such projects shall include, without limitation, the acquisition, assemblage, management, marketing, development and disposition of properties that have been acquired by taxing authorities through foreclosure of delinquent ad valorem taxes, including the redevelopment of such properties.
Current Board Members
David Collins (Chair), Yolanda Navarro Black (1st Vice Chair), Antoinette Jackson (2nd Vice Chair), Reginald Adams (President), Jeremy Ratcliff (2nd Vice President), Teresa "Terry" Morales (Treasurer), Steve Hall (Secretary), Michael Harris, John W. Bowie, James Harrison III, Raymond Fisher, Curtis Lampley, Richard Leal
NOTE: Boundaries are subject to change without notice
Houston Hope Eligible Parcels
Property within the Houston Hope boundaries, as identified in the maps listed above (see Houston Hope Boundary Maps (.pdf)), qualify for downpayment assistance as described in the Summary of Homebuyer Assistance Program ("HAP") and Good Neighbor Next Door Program Guidelines
(visit http://www.houstontx.gov/lara/2007/i-exhibit.pdf).
The Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority (LARA) is a 13-member board appointed by the Mayor, City Council, Harris County and the Houston Independent School District. The LARA Authority is organized for the purpose of aiding, assisting and acting on behalf of the City in the performance of its governmental functions to promote the common good and general welfare of the City and in undertaking and completing one or more projects, as may be defined or determined by the City Council of the City.