Department: Community Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Housing Collaborative
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a memorandum of understanding between Harris County and the Houston Housing Collaborative for development of a regional comprehensive community action plan and housing strategy.
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Background and Discussion:
The My Home is Here 10-year Needs Assessment and Strategy, completed in 2021, found that nearly 500,000 Harris County residents are cost-burdened as it relates to housing costs, per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's definition. In order to address the various causes that contribute to this issue, the study provided various recommendations, including a recommendation to have partners collaborate to foster a comprehensive, affordable housing system. Following this recommendation, the Houston Housing Collaborative ("the Collaborative") and HCCSD have agreed to work together on a comprehensive community action plan and housing strategy.
The purpose of the MOU is to: (1) promote regional collaboration among parties to address housing needs for identified demographic groups; (2) serve as a resource for various stakeholders by researching and providing information regarding topics related to increasing access to affordable housing; and (3) leverage the My Home is Here study to inform Collaborative members and work towards the development of a funded initiative that supports the creation of a regional comprehensive community action plan intended to increase the supply of affordable housing options and economic...
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