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Join us for our 2024 Spring Community Meetings

In-Person

March 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Magnolia Multi-Service Center
7037 Capitol St.
Houston, Texas 77011
Virtual

Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 3:00 pm

View materials and get involved at https://bit.ly/Public-Hearings or email HCDPlanning@houstontx.gov.

Technical Assistance Trainings

Please join us for Contract Compliance Virtual Technical Assistance training, offering an interactive platform for knowledge-sharing. These training sessions will focus on Pre-Award, Section 3, MWSBE, and Pay or Play.

PRE-AWARD
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Lays foundation for compliance that assesses the ability of contractors to meet program requirements to maximize performance and minimize risks.

MWSBE
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Strengthening Minority and Women-Owned Small Business Enterprise participation, while achieving successful compliance.

SECTION 3
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Debunking the complexities of complying with Section 3 and providing valuable guidance and best practices to prime contractors, subcontractors, and project managers.

Pay or Play
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Educating Pay or Play vendors on policies, procedures, and compliance methods to maximize program effectiveness.

Virtual Office Hours

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 Response

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.

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What We Do

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.

77074

Renters Assisted

235

Homeowners Reimbursed

247

Homes Reconstructed

166

Homebuyers Assisted

786

Affordable Rental units Constructed

3050

Rental units Under Construction

42000

Residents Served

FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22)


Latest Plans and Notices

2024 Draft Annual Action Plan

The Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan is the City’s application for more than $50 million in expected federal grants that will be available to improve Houston neighborhoods and assist low- and moderate-income families. The Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan is now available for a 30-day comment period. Public comments may be submitted by


2022 Caper

2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan - July 2021

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