Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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):
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Request for approval of the Program Year 2026 (PY2026) Annual Action Plan for entitlement funds and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Background and Discussion:
In accordance with 24 CFR Part 91, the Consolidated Planning regulation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that all participating jurisdictions have a long-range Consolidated Plan that identifies housing, homelessness, community development needs and resources, while establishing a strategic plan for meeting those needs. In addition, HUD requires all participating jurisdictions to provide an annual update to the Consolidated Plan. This one-year plan Annual Action Plan (AAP) must explain how the jurisdiction will address its service area residents' needs, community revitalization efforts, and the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan over the next program year. Harris County Housing and Community Development (HCHCD) assists low-to moderate income individuals and communities by providing and supporting community programs, facilities, and services through the distribution of HUD Entitlement funds. These include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants...
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