Federal Grant Award Summary

Harris County received a $4.84M formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) effective February 23, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2034. The award supports the expansion of affordable housing supply for low- and very low-income residents through a range of housing activities, including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance.

As a formula grant recipient, Harris County is responsible for implementing or coordinating HOME-funded housing projects directly or through sub-award arrangements with developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners. The county must maintain compliance with HUD's planning and reporting requirements, including submission of Consolidated Plans and Annual Action Plans detailing fund deployment strategies. All assisted housing funded through this award must remain affordable to low-income households for five to twenty years, depending on the specific activity type and funding contribution level, with the county required to maintain supporting documentation for five years beyond the affordability period.