Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): C2025-008c
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Areal Urban Community Development Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval of a HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funded agreement with the Houston Area Urban Community Development Corporation as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) in the amount of $737,323.00 to rehabilitate 10 existing single-family homes.
end
Background and Discussion:
On June 26, 2025, Harris County Commissioners Court approved the PY2025 Annual Action Plan for HOME funds, which included Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). These organizations develop affordable housing for low-income individuals.
Expected Impact:
The total cost of the agreement is $737,323.00, with $692,133.60 funded with PY2024 HOME funds and $45,189.40 funded with PY2025 HOME funds. $100,000.00 is budgeted for FY26 while the remaining $637,323 will be budgeted for future FYs.
Alternative Options:
If the agreement is not approved, then efforts to aid in housing stability will be negatively impacted.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: U: Build and preserve affordable housing, particularly for low-income families.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Eco...
Click here for full text