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): C2024-010a
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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): Infrastructure (Design, Construction, Maintenance)
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval of policy guidebook on the Harris County Single Family Acquisition & Rehabilitation First Initiative program.
end
Background and Discussion:
This program will expand access to affordable single-family homes in the community by acquiring and rehabilitating properties to assist eligible buyers.
HCD is requesting to streamline the processes by authorizing the Executive Director, or her designated representative, to perform all necessary actions and execute all documents related to the administration, maintenance, and updates of the (HCSFARFI) Harris County Single Family Acquisition & Rehabilitation First Initiative program. This allows the Executive Director to approve all funding assistance without Commissioners Court approval.
Expected Impact:
Provide Low-to-moderate homebuyers with additional affordable single-family homes
Alternative Options:
N/A
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
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): M1: Develop a County economic development strategy ...
Click here for full text