The Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority ("LARA"), with the support of the City of Houston, has acquired certain tax delinquent properties to be developed as truly affordable home ownership units. LARA and the City, through the “Houston Hope” initiative, offer the Solicitation of Offers for Affordable Housing Development presented below.
The “Houston Hope” neighborhood revitalization effort will be accomplished through qualified non-profit and for-profit builders. Community Development Corporations (CDCs) may participate as builders, if qualified, or may assist LARA in support of housing development and neighborhood revitalization activities such as marketing, credit counseling, and program promotion.
Down payment assistance under the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program may be made available to qualified home buyers to bring monthly payments down to a level where many working families now renting can instead build equity in their homes.
To acquire LARA lots and participate in this program, qualified builders must complete and submit the following for consideration:
A fully signed copy of the Contract (accompanied by the proposed house plans and drawings)
Builder Qualifications Statement
Requested Parcel List for Acquisition
Builder House Construction Specifications Document
Bid Cost Performa Document Worksheet
The contract and other documents listed above are available on line (below) and can be submitted electronically.
Continuing builders may select a maximum of 10 properties to be included in your contract. After your selection, you must send an email to LARA@cityofhouston.net to notify staff you have made your selections. If you do not have a login or password, contact Lynn Henson at 713-837-7867 or via email at lynn.henson@cityofhouston.net.
New Participants
Please see directions explained in the Solicitation of Offers listed above.
Attachment B - Instructions for Documents to be Submitted
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