Home investment partnerships program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded the City of Port Arthur, Texas, $321,504.70 in formula grant funding under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on January 27, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2034.

The award funds affordable housing activities in Port Acres, Texas, including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. The funded housing must meet income targeting and affordability requirements and remain affordable to low-income households for 5, 10, 15, or 20 years depending on the activity type and the amount of HOME funding contributed to the project. The City of Port Arthur, a participating jurisdiction, may undertake HOME projects directly or provide funds to developers, owners of affordable housing, or other partners.