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 (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding detailed in the Annual Action Plan. To secure the County’s annual Entitlement Grant funds, HUD requires the submission of the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (PY2026 AAP).
In detail, the PY2026 AAP describes the activities that will be undertaken between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027, and states categorical funding amounts consistent with priorities established in the approved Program Year 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan for Harris County. The PY2026 AAP lists the amount of CDBG, ESG and HOME funds Harris County expects to receive, as well as anticipated program income, and prior year funds.
The total amount of CDBG, CDBG Public Service, ESG, and HOME funds, including program income funds, dedicated to non-administrative project activities amounts to $26,666,287.88. The addition of administration activities in the amount of $3,834,203.79 brings the total PY2026 AAP amount to $30,500,491.67.
Expected Impact:
The approval allows Harris County HCD to submit the PY2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD in order to receive
$16,188,595 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $1,388,195 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, and $4,923,701.67 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds that will be used for affordable housing, community development, public and homeless services.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternatives. If the PY2026 AAP is not approved to submit to HUD, HCHCD will not receive its
yearly annual Entitlement funds.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
The PY2026 relates to the PY2024-2028 Consolidated Plan’s Measurable Objectives that includes increased access to affordable housing, public facility and infrastructure improvements, homeless, and public services.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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8.6.2024 |
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2024-2028 Consolidated Plan Approved |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Krystina Sutherland, Development Manger, Housing and Community Development
Attachments (if applicable): Executive Summary, Order, PY2026 AAP Highlights and Draft PY2026 AAP