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Houston Habitat Honors Black Housing Advocates and Leaders

Houston Habitat celebrates Black housing advocates who fought discrimination and expanded homeownership opportunities for families.

Houston Habitat for Humanity

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Churches Partner with Developers to Build Affordable Housing

Faith groups across America work with experts to build homes on church property for families who need affordable housing.

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California Shelters Welcome Pets to Help More People Find Housing

Pet-friendly shelters help homeless families stay together by welcoming beloved animals alongside their owners during housing transitions.

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Veterans services — benefits, housing, and employment

One-stop connection to 80+ partner organizations for veteran housing, jobs, health, and benefits in Houston.

Combined Arms

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Harris County Extends Housing Recovery Jobs Through 2027

Harris County extends disaster recovery jobs to help families rebuild homes and prepare for future storms through 2027.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Extends Housing Staff Jobs Through 2026

Harris County extends four housing department jobs through 2026 to help residents with affordable housing and home repair programs.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Renews Housing Support Contract with Montrose Center

Harris County renewed funding for housing support through The Montrose Center to help people with HIV maintain stable homes and healthcare access.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Expands Mortuary Services Contract for Housing Department

Harris County expanded funding for burial services to ensure dignified treatment for residents who die without family or financial resources.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Extends Housing Program Staff Through 2026

Harris County extends staff positions to keep federal housing and community programs running through 2026.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Extends Housing Development Staff Through 2026

Harris County extends housing development staff through 2026 to continue helping residents with affordable housing and disaster recovery programs.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Justice for All Immigrants to decrease funds in the amount of $60,014 for Immigration & Naturalization Services Fund for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of October 10, 2025 - October 9, 2026 (230184), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

Harris County contract amendment reduces Immigration & Naturalization Services funding by $60,014 for Justice for All Immigrants.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Houston Affordable Housing Plan — 2025 Update

The city's plan to build or preserve 37,000 affordable units by 2030 — here's what's happening in your neighborhood.

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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with BakerRipley to decrease funds in the amount of $60,014 for Immigration & Naturalization Services Fund for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of October 10, 2025 - October 9, 2026 (230184), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

Harris County proposes cutting BakerRipley's immigration services funding by $60,014 for the 2025–2026 agreement period.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request for approval of eight (8) amendments to agreements funded by Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funds to update the Scope of Services, budget, and Federal Award Identification Table with 1) Family Endeavors, Inc. for Endeavors Emergency Service Grant; 2) SEARCH Homeless Services for SEARCH Rapid Re-Housing; 3) Beacon of Downtown Houston for Shelter Operations; 4) Covenant House Texas for Street Outreach Program for Homeless Youth/Young Adults; 5) HTX H.O.P.E. Haven for Street Outreach; 6) The Salvation Army for Jones Family Residence - Emergency Shelter; 7) The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. for Emergency Housing Project; and 8) Houston Area Women’s Center for Emergency Shelter for Survivors.

Harris County seeks approval of eight ESG-funded contract amendments covering shelter, outreach, and rapid re-housing services.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 Health & Wellness in the additional amount of $75,721 to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 for permanent supportive housing and associated supportive services to meet gaps in the Homeless Response System for the Housing and Community Development Department for the amended period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 (210124), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

Harris County contract amendment adds $75,721 for Avenue 360 Health & Wellness to provide permanent supportive housing services through Oct. 31, 2026.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. to amend the time of performance for permanent supportive housing and associated supportive services to meet gaps in the homeless response system for Housing and Community Development for the amended period of November 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (210124), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

Amendment extends Career and Recovery Resources' contract for permanent supportive housing and homeless services through September 30, 2026, with no added cost.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project to decrease funds in the amount of $60,014 for Immigration & Naturalization Services Fund for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of October 10, 2025 - October 9, 2026 (230184), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

Harris County amendment cuts $60,014 from an immigrant representation agreement running Oct. 2025–Oct. 2026.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Gulf Coast Transit District in the amount of $72,000 for RIDES Program for non-emergency transportation services for the elderly, disabled or low income that have no alternate transportation for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 23, 2026 - August 22, 2027 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Harris County seeks a $72,000 transit agreement with Gulf Coast Transit District to fund non-emergency rides for elderly, disabled, or low-income residents.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the City of Houston to extend the end date to September 30, 2026, with no change in the amount, for the PY24 HSP-Homeless Services Program, HCHCD Homelessness Prevention Program.

Harris County seeks approval to extend a City of Houston homeless services agreement to September 30, 2026, with no funding change.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to increase Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to $885,431,475.04 and extend the grant end date to August 31, 2026 for the FY 2017 CDBG-DR Hurricane Harvey Round One Funding Program.

Commissioners Court considers approving increased Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR funds and an extended grant end date with the Texas GLO.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a sixth amendment to an agreement with The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Funds.

Harris County seeks approval of a sixth amendment to its homeless services agreement with CFTH, funded by ARPA and CDBG-CV funds.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request for discussion and possible action on the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs managed by the Harris County Flood Control District and the Harris County Department of Housing and Community Development.

Harris County Commissioners Court discusses possible action on CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs managed by county flood and housing agencies.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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County Changes Family Endeavors Housing Contract by $150,000

Harris County Commissioners will vote on changing a housing services contract with Family Endeavors Inc.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Housing and Community Development Plan Changes

Harris County changed its federal housing plans to better serve families needing affordable homes and community improvements.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Lead Abatement Client Housing Agreement

Harris County provides temporary hotel stays for families during lead paint removal to protect them from toxic exposure.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a fourth amendment to an agreement with The Salvation Army of Greater Houston for PSH Preservation funded by $7,467,127.05 in American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and General Flex Funds.

Harris County seeks approval of a fourth contract amendment with The Salvation Army of Greater Houston for PSH Preservation using ARPA funds.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Approves Housing Help for Homeless Residents

Harris County will vote on a deal to help homeless people find housing quickly through federal grants.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Help Card and Housing Resource Navigation

Free resource guide connecting neighbors to shelter, meals, healthcare, and housing services.

Coalition for the Homeless

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Housing Justice Organizer (Harris County) | Texas Organizing Project

TOP seeks a Housing Justice Organizer in Harris County to build grassroots power and advocate for affordable housing policy reform in Houston.

Organizetexas

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Nine Books and Movies to Understand Housing Crisis

Books, podcasts, and films help our community learn about the housing crisis and find solutions together.

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Housing Justice | Texas Organizing Project

Houston City Council approved a disaster recovery plan securing $100 million for housing after community organizers pushed back on an initial plan with zero hou

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Turn Your Old Car Into Affordable Housing Support

Turn your unwanted car into affordable housing support through Houston Habitat for Humanity's free vehicle donation program.

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Fair Housing Act Enforcement and Houston Habitat's Role

Learn how the Fair Housing Act protects you from discrimination and how Houston Habitat supports equal housing access for all.

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Old Mall Becomes Affordable Housing for Young Adults

A historic Rhode Island mall became 48 affordable apartments for $550/month, showing Houston how to turn empty retail spaces into homes.

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Boston Creates Safe Housing for LGBTQ+ Seniors

Boston created safe, affordable housing specifically for LGBTQ+ seniors - here's what Houston can learn from their 9-year journey.

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