PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: September 9, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the FY 2026 Fair Housing Assistance Program (Grant No. TBD, Assistance Listing No. 14.401), in the amount of $375,000.00 (subject to grant award), to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 (subject to grant award) in the HUD FY26 Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 in the HUD FY26 Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the Cooperative Agreement with HUD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $375,000.00 (subject to grant award) - Financing: HUD FY26 Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity Framework.
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BACKGROUND
On November 7, 1990, and September 25, 1991, Chapter 20A of the Dallas City Code was amended to obtain certification from HUD that the City of Dallas is a fair housing agency operating substantially equivalent to HUD.
On November 15, 1991, HUD notified the Office of Fair Housing and Human Rights that the City of Dallas Fair Housing Ordinance is substantially equivalent to the Federal Act. Certification of substantial equivalency qualifies the City for federal funding for fair housing enforcement, education and outreach.
On September 1, 1992, a Cooperative Agreement between the City and HUD was executed whereby the City became a Fair Housing agency and began participating in the HUD Fair Housing Assistance Program. This program provides funding for substantially equivalent fair housing agencies.
The funding allows HUD to refer to housing discrimination complaints of Dallas origin to the City for processing, while HUD monitors the City’s performance. Thus far, the funds have been used to facilitate the investigations of 2,826 housing discrimination complaints, to attend HUD required training seminars, and to enhance Fair Housing education and outreach.
The City of Dallas has received funding from HUD for the Fair Housing Assistance Program since September 1, 1992.
On September 10, 2025, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2025 grant from HUD for the FHAP (Grant No. FF206K256005, Assistance Listing No. 14.401) in the amount not exceeding $250,000.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required Staff training for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030; and execution of the cooperative agreement.
On March 17, 2026, the City received notice of the actual FY 2025 FHAP award from HUD in the amount of $100,600.00.
In August 2026, the City was notified that it would receive Cooperative Agreement funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. These funds are to be used for salaries for support staff, community outreach, and training and professional development.
This action authorizes the acceptance of the FY 2026 Fair Housing Assistance Program grant from HUD in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 27, 2024, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2023 grant from HUD for the FHAP (Grant No. FF206K236005, CFDA No. 14.401) in the amount of $89,000.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2028; and execution of the cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 24 -0436.
On January 8, 2025, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2024 grant from HUD for the FHAP (Grant No. FF206K246005, Assistance Listing No. 14.401) in the amount of $154,800.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required Staff training for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029; and execution of the cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 25-0129.
On September 10, 2025, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2025 grant from HUD for the FHAP (Grant No. FF206K256005, Assistance Listing No. 14.401) in the amount not exceeding $250,000.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required Staff training for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030; and execution of the cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 25-1465.
The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 24, 2026. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15798351&GUID=E3EBC7DE-E186-4AA3-B59E-3250F056E2D9>
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on September 3, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY25-26%20Memos/September%209,%202026,%20Office%20of%20Housing%20and%20Community%20Empowerment%20City%20Council%20Agenda%20Items.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
|
HUD FY26 Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant Fund |
$375,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |