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360 Road to Homeownership series
Session 4: Tune-Up - Maintenance After Care
Housing and Community Development is excited to continue our 360 Road to Homeownership series, designed to guide you through the key steps toward becoming a first-time homeowner.
We all know that budgeting for a home doesn’t end once you get the keys. There are regular maintenance tasks and unexpected repairs that are crucial to being a homeowner. In this session, we’ve set up a roundtable with a group of experts: a licensed HVAC technician, a Master Electrician, a plumbing specialist, and a licensed realtor, which all to discuss the importance of ongoing maintenance.
Join us to gain in sights on how a strong, reliable team can make your homeownership dreams a reality.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm
2025 Fall Community Meetings
Save the Dates
The City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) invites residents, community partners, and stakeholders to participate in our Fall 2025 Community Meetings.
These meetings, offered in both in-person and virtual formats, will provide an opportunity to discuss the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and review how the City performed against its 2024 Annual Action Plan.
Virtual
December 4
In-Person
December 9
Winter Storm URI Single-Family Home Repair Program
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department has simplified the application, making it faster and easier for homeowners impacted by Winter Storm Uri to get the help they need.
HCD team members are ready to assist, online, by phone, or in-person, to guide you through every step.
Have questions?
Call: 832-394-6200
Email: singlefamilyeligibility@houstontx.gov
Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0 (HbAP 2.0)
Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP)
Upcoming Trainings
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) is continuing its commitment to empowering Houstonians on their path to homeownership.
Throughout 2026, HCD will host a series of virtual quarterly trainings for both applicants and realtor/lender partners interested in learning more about the Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0 (HbAP 2.0) and the traditional Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP).
These sessions provide valuable insight into eligibility requirements, program benefits, and how HCD partners with lenders and realtors to make homeownership achievable for Houston residents.
Save the Dates:
Q1 2026
FEB. 18, 2026 - 1PMRealtor & Lender Workshop
FEB. 11, 2026 1PMApplicant Workshop
Q2 2026
MAY 20, 2026 1PMRealtor & Lender Workshop
MAY 13, 2026 1PMApplicant Workshop
Q3 2026
AUG. 19, 2026 1PMRealtor & Lender Workshop
AUG. 12, 2026 1PMApplicant Workshop
Q4 2026
NOV. 18, 2026 1PMRealtor & Lender Workshop
NOV. 11, 2026 1PMApplicant Workshop
Virtual Office Hours
Join us for Virtual Community Hours every Wednesday from 1–4 PM. These weekly sessions offer a chance to learn more about all of our HCD programs and resources, including the Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program (HbAP 2.0), and get answers to any questions you may have.
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What We Do
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) works to create opportunities for all Houstonians to have access to safe homes that they can afford in communities where they can thrive. Our department works closely with service providers and developers across the city to improve quality of life for Houston residents.
77074
Renters Assisted
235
Homeowners Reimbursed
247
Homes Reconstructed
166
Homebuyers Assisted
786
Affordable Rental units Constructed
3050
Rental units Under Construction
42000
Residents Served
FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22)
Latest Plans and Notices
Stay Informed
Community feedback is invaluable, and there are many ways to make your voice heard. We encourage you to attend a public meeting or invite the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) to your planned community gathering. Every perspective matters, and your input will help us create a more inclusive and responsive plan.
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Annual Action Plan serve as the City’s application for more than $250 million in expected federal grants to improve Houston neighborhoods and assist low- and moderate-income families in Houston.
You Spoke, We Listened
We heard your feedback during the public engagement process, and the City of Houston is revising the Action Plan for Disaster Recovery – 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl to allocate a total of $100 million towards housing programs. Associated budget changes are shown in the table below.
| Cost Category | Activity Name | Original Proposed | Change | New Proposed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | Planning | $200,000.00 | $0.00 | $200,000.00 |
| Administration | Administration | $15,732,250.00 | $0.00 | $15,732,250.00 |
| Housing | Multifamily Housing Program | $0.00 | $50,000,000.00 | $50,000,000.00 |
| Housing | Single Family Housing Program | $0.00 | $50,000,000.00 | $50,000,000.00 |
| Infrastructure (Public Facilities) |
Power Generation Resilience Program | $151,291,150.00 | ($50,000,000.00) | $101,291,150.00 |
| Infrastructure (Public Facilities) |
FEMA Public Assistance Cost Share | $8,800,000.00 | ($8,800,000.00) | $0.00 |
| Public Services | Emergency Response/Public Safety Program | $56,540,000.00 | ($41,200,000.00) | $15,340,000.00 |
| Public Services | Homeless Services Program | $41,040,600.00 | $0.00 | $41,040,600.00 |
| Mitigation* (Public Facilities) | Debris Repository Acquisition/Development Program | $32,791,000.00 | $0.00 | $32,791,000.00 |
| Mitigation* (Public Services) | Vegetation Management/Debris Removal Program | $8,250,000.00 | $0.00 | $8,250,000.00 |
| Total | $314,645,000.00 | $0.00 | $314,645,000.00 | |
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