Harris County Commissioners Court approved an amendment to continue funding housing support and rental assistance through The Montrose Center. This contract uses federal Ryan White Grant money to help people living with HIV find and keep stable housing. The Montrose Center is a longtime LGBTQ+ community organization that provides health and social services. This amendment adds advance payment options and updates data management systems for the program period March 2026 through February 2027. The contract amount stays the same - no additional county money is needed. Housing support is critical for health outcomes. When people have stable homes, they can better manage their medical care, take medications consistently, and stay connected to healthcare providers. This program specifically serves people with HIV who face housing challenges in Harris County. The Ryan White program is federally funded and designed to fill gaps in HIV care and support services. Residents can contact The Montrose Center directly to learn about housing assistance programs. You can also reach out to Harris County Public Health Services about Ryan White programs. Summer Turner at the county's purchasing department handled this contract (Summer.Turner@pur.hctx.net). Commissioners Court meetings are public - residents can attend to learn about county funding decisions that affect community health and housing programs.
Harris County is renewing a contract that uses federal money to provide housing support and rental help to people with HIV in the county. This affects how those services are run and paid for through February 2027.
