Hybrid-telework policy

In July 2022, the City of Houston allowed seven departments to participate in the Pilot Hybrid-Telework Program to assist with assessing a long-term solution for telework for the City of Houston. After reviewing the assessment, the City of Houston has arrived at a long-term solution for a telework program.

AP 3-36: Hybrid-Telework Program, effective May 1, 2023, outlines the process for how the City’s telework program will be implemented, should the department director decide. Implementation shall be conducted in phases by departments, starting with the departments that participated in pilot.

Please review the resources on this page such as the policy, FAQs and more. More information will be disseminated to the departments as their phase of implementation approaches in accordance with the current implementation schedule in the policy.

Rollout Schedule 

The schedule below has been approved by the Mayor. However, department directors will still determine if and when their department may implement the hybrid telework program. Employees should direct questions to their supervisor.

Phase 1: May 2023

ARA, FIN, HITS, including HAS IT Division, HR, LGL, OBO, and PD

Phase 2: June/July 2023

DON, CSC, CTR, FMD, MCD, PRD, & HPL

Phase 3: August/September 2023

HCD, HEC, HFD, HPL, SWM, HPD, and HHD

Phase 4: October 2023 and ongoing

HAS, HPW, or any other department electing to participate not previously listed