City of Houston Housing & Community Development

12/15/2022

HCD's Fall Public Hearing is about to start.

Join us Right NOW online to provide your comment on how we can improve Houston communities!

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Spanish: bit.ly/2022FPH-Spanish

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12/13/2022

Join us on December 15th at online for a Community Meeting about helping to improve Houston!!!

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Spanish: bit.ly/2022FPH-Spanish

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12/09/2022

Join us online on December 15th @ 3 pm to discuss the Housing & Community Development Department's recent accomplishments and to give input on community needs!

English: bit.ly/2022FPH
Spanish: bit.ly/2022FPH-Spanish

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12/06/2022

December 15th will be our second Fall 2022 Community Meeting that will be held VIRTUALLY in both English bit.ly/2022FPH and Spanish bit.ly/2022FPH-Spanish. Don’t miss it!

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12/05/2022

Developers, Don't forget . . . Hardy Yards NOFA applications are DUE TODAY, BY 3PM!

Visit https://houstontx.gov/housing/funding.html#nofa to review the NOFA, supporting documents and the application portal!

12/03/2022

Happy to break ground on Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou, a new 80-unit attainable home community coming to the East End w/

12/02/2022

Developers, your Hardy Yards NOFA applications are DUE Monday, December 5th @ 3PM! Visit https://houstontx.gov/housing/funding.html#nofa to review the NOFA, supporting documents and the application portal!

12/02/2022

Missed the meeting this week? Join us again on December 15 @ 3pm for our VIRTUAL Fall 2022 Community Meeting as we discuss the entitlement grant process, HCD programs, and what we are doing to assist Houston families.

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12/01/2022

HCD held its 1st Fall Community Public meeting this evening @ the Leonel J. Castillo Community Center. Thank you to all who showed up to share your comments on how we can better serve Houstonians!

11/30/2022

Join us TONIGHT at Leonel J. Castillo Community Center @ 6 pm for our first Fall 2022 Community Meeting. We will review recent accomplishments and get your input on your community needs.

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11/29/2022

Developers, your Hardy Yards NOFA applications are DUE Monday, December 5 @ 3 PM! Visit https://houstontx.gov/housing/funding.html#nofa to review the NOFA, supporting documents, and the application portal!

11/29/2022

We are expecting $45 MILLION to help Houstonians improve their homes and communities!

Join us on November 30 @ 6 pm at the Leonel J. Castillo Community Center to discuss how HCD can help your community.

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11/23/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from our HCD family to yours!

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of the holiday.

11/21/2022

Here’s How Section 3 Matters – Training – Employment – Preference on Federally Funded Projects, learn more at https://bit.ly/HCDSec3

11/16/2022

It’s almost time for our next Housing Advocates Collective meeting! Join us tomorrow, November 17 @ 3:30 pm online at https://bit.ly/November-Housing-Advocates-Mtg. Newcomers are always welcome. See you there!

11/16/2022

The Cityscape and Stella Link NOFA applications are due TODAY by 3 PM! Visit https://houstontx.gov/housing/funding.html#nofa to find the NOFA, and the application process and portal!

11/15/2022

HCD Director Keith Bynam and Council Member address a group of students at City Hall following the Housing and Community Affairs Committee meeting today. The students are enrolled in a Community Development course at Prairie View A&M University.

11/15/2022

Developers, the Cityscape and Stella Link NOFA applications are due TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 16 by 3 PM! The NOFAs, supporting exhibits, and application portal can be found at https://houstontx.gov/housing/funding.html#nofa

11/11/2022

HCD salutes all Veterans and their families! Thank you for your service!

11/10/2022

Celebrating the grand opening of in south Houston w/ , MREC Companies, , CMs Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Sallie Alcorn. “Takes a collaborative effort to make a difference, and increase affordable housing in Houston."

11/10/2022

Developers, a reminder that your Cityscape and/or Stella Link NOFA applications are due Wednesday, November 16 by 3 PM! The NOFAs, supporting exhibits and application portal can be found at https://houstontx.gov/housing/funding.html#nofa

11/09/2022

Dir. Bynam shares his knowledge of Housing, education & the City of Houston's mission to increase affordable housing in Houston w/ students. Thank you Prof Anna Rhodes for hosting us & engaging the next generation of policymakers & housing advocates.

11/07/2022

Expand Your Exposure to Economic Opportunities, learn more at https://bit.ly/HCDSec3

11/02/2022

Thank you for inviting us to share the COH’s vision of affordable home development with the Developers Council today!

10/27/2022

Houston Housing leaders coming together @ the HAR Housing Symposium to find ways to make homes affordable for Houstonians.

10/27/2022

Dir. Bynam giving industry leaders an update on HCD programs & highlighting our Large Tract division & the Affordable Home development Program

10/27/2022

Councilmember Thomas, District. D. sharing her personal homebuying experience & our responsibilities to preserve affordable housing. forAlief

10/27/2022

10/27/2022

Excited to participate in the HAR Housing Symposium, industry leaders sharing a wealth of information to provide resources to Houston homebuyers

10/24/2022

Certifications Accelerate Opportunities – Get Section 3 Certified https://bit.ly/HCDSec3

10/22/2022

Joins us today, October 22 from 11 AM-12 PM for the Virtual New Homes for Acres Homes Homebuyer Fair! Learn about 201 NEW disaster-resilient, energy-efficient homes coming to Acres Homes, program requirements, and more! https://bit.ly/Acres-Homes-HomebuyerFair

10/20/2022

Joins us Sat., October 22 from 11 AM-12 PM for the Virtual New Homes for Acres Homes Homebuyer Fair! Learn about the 201 NEW disaster-resilient, energy-efficient homes coming to Acres Homes, program requirements, & much more! https://bit.ly/Acres-Homes-HomebuyerFair

10/14/2022

AMAZING morning, celebrating w/ partners New Hope Housing, councilmembers, & community leaders welcoming a new affordable apartment community in the 2nd Ward East End

10/14/2022

Happy to be here celebrating w/Covenant House TX on the beginning of this new endeavor. This demolition begins a new chapter for Houston youths

10/14/2022

Happy to be here celebrating w/Covenant House TX on the beginning of this new endeavor. This demolition begins a new chapter for Houston youths

10/13/2022

& CM Cisneros & partners celebrate the grand opening of Hartwood @ Canal. Congrats East [email protected] & CM Cisneros & partners celebrate the grand opening of Hartwood @ Canal. Congrats East End!

10/12/2022

Developers, join us Thursday, October 13 from 9AM-11AM for our Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Pre-Proposal Conference for Stella Link and Cityscape! We’ll cover scoring criteria, answer your questions, and more! https://bit.ly/NOFA-REG-CS-SL

10/11/2022

Did you miss the Fair Housing Workshop for Houston Landlords and Property Managers last week? Don’t worry! You can view the workshop recording or find more information about upcoming workshops here: https://bit.ly/fh-workshops.

10/10/2022

Developers, join us Thursday, October 13 from 9AM-11AM for our Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Pre-Proposal Conference for Stella Link and Cityscape! We’ll cover scoring criteria, answer your questions, and more! https://bit.ly/NOFA-REG-CS-SL

10/10/2022

Did you get Section 3 Certified – Are you a Worker or Business Concern – Would you like to attend a refresher course? Learn more at https://bit.ly/HCDSec3